Monument record NAC 117 - Roman field boundaries, Late Saxon pit and undated pits at Trench 43-48 Ipswich to Felixstowe cable route.
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Summary
Roman field boundaries, Late Saxon pit and undated pits at Trench 43-48 Ipswich to Felixstowe cable route.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2270 4081 (142m by 231m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SW |
| Civil Parish | NACTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Trial trench evaluation revealed a small pit containing large amounts of charcoal was revealed in Trench 43.. Radiocarbon dating indicates the charcoal and feature to the late Saxon period. It could be related to industrial activities associated with the Saxon settlement at Ipswich. A small number of probable Roman field boundaries, aswell as a small number of undated pits were also revealed within this area of the cable route.
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 SSF61616 Unpublished document: Keir, W.. 2016.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
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2023 2:45PM