Monument record THS 064 - OUTLINE RECORD: Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age pit, Land South Of Heath Road Thurston (AA) EVAL
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Summary
A twelve-trench evaluation identified a single pit containing pottery, flint and charred plant remains. Non-funerary Beaker pottery from at least three vessels, dated to the later Neolithic to early Bronze Age, were recovered from the pit. Worked flint and wood charcoal of oak and of the apple sub-family was also retrieved. Metal detecting on the site yielded a Roman brooch dated 75 to 150, two potential medieval studs, and post-medieval and modern finds.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5914 2652 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | THURSTON, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A twelve-trench evaluation identified a single pit containing pottery, flint and charred plant remains. Non-funerary Beaker pottery from at least three vessels, dated to the later Neolithic to early Bronze Age, were recovered from the pit. Worked flint and wood charcoal of oak and of the apple sub-family was also retrieved. Metal detecting on the site yielded a Roman brooch dated 75 to 150, two potential medieval studs, and post-medieval and modern finds (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF61404 Article in serial: Cutler, H., Minter, F. and Rolfe, J.. 2023. Archaeology in Suffolk 2022, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 17 2024 4:59PM