Monument record LKH 411 - Probable post medieval pit and ditch, land off Station Road, Lakenheath

Please read our .

Summary

Probable post medieval pit and ditch; possible sand and gravel extraction pit of ?late post medieval date nearby

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7196 8379 (17m by 14m)
Map sheet TL78SW
Civil Parish LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

An archaeological evaluation was carried out on a parcel of land to the north of Station Road, Lakenheath, Suffolk, in advance of the construction of a new school. Eighteen trenches, totalling 540m in length, were excavated. Within one trench a ditch and a pit were recorded. The pit contained a single sherd of early medieval pottery, although this is likely to be residual in what is probably a post-medieval feature. The ditch is likely to be post-medieval in date. The site of what is probably a late post-medieval sand and gravel extraction pit was also noted (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Sommer, M.. 2018. Archaeological Evaluation Report: New School at Land North of Station Road.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 26 2018 9:42AM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.