Monument record IPS 983 - Probable Saxon pit in trench 20, Ipswich to Felixstowe cable route
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Summary
Probable Saxon pit in trench 20, Ipswich to Felixstowe cable route
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2062 4121 (16m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SW |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small pit containing large amounts of charcoal. Radiocarbon dating of a similar pit within Trench 43 indicates it dates to the late Saxon period and could be related to industrial activities associated with the Saxon settlement at Ipswich (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF61616 Unpublished document: Keir, W.. 2016. Archaeological Evaluation Report - Ipswich to Felixstowe, Shotley and Harwich 132kV and 33kV Cable Routes: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2023 1:25PM