Monument record IPS 100 - Boss Hall, Sproughton Road, Ipswich, (IAS 7904).
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Summary
Moat, largely filled in, slight indication on North side.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1431 4526 (84m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14NW |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Moat, largely filled in, slight indication on North side. Occupied. So called from Edward de Bordeshaw, resided here in reign of Henry III (R1). Hall built in reign of James I. Square in plan, area divided into two portions (S1).
1987: A transect, 38m long and 6m wide was excavated across the moated site prior to development. The moat had been constructed in the 14th Century, sealing 13th Century occupation beside the River Gipping. Traces of septaria walls survived, badly damaged by the foundations of Post Medieval buildings (S2).
See also (S3-S7)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <S1> SSF54455 Bibliographic reference: 1911. Victoria County History, Suffolk (VCH). 616.
- <S2> SSF57467 Article in serial: Ipswich Archaeological Trust. Ipswich Archaeological Trust News, 21. Ipswich Archaeol Trust News, Nos 18 & 21.
- <S3> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TM14NW21.
- <S4> SSF9916 Article in serial: Ipswich Archaeological Trust. Ipswich Archaeological Trust News, 18. Ipswich Archaeol Trust News, Nos 18 & 21.
- <S5> SSF55350 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Plouviez, J. & Feldman, H.. 1988. Archaeology in Suffolk 1987. XXXVI (4).
- <S6> SSF56867 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 1987. Handwritten report IPS 100, Boss Hall, Sproughton Road, Ipswich, (IAS 7904)..
- <S7> SSF56866 Finds Report: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 1987. Finds list, IPS 100, Boss Hall, Sproughton Road, Ipswich, (IAS 7904)..
Finds (10)
- FSF43481: BUCKLE (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- FSF43482: BROOCH (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- FSF43483: COIN (15th century - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)
- FSF43484: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- FSF43485: QUERN (Undated)
- FSF43486: WORKED OBJECT (Undated)
- FSF43487: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF43488: POTTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FSF5621: POTTERY (14th century - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- FSF5622: TILE (13th century to 15th century - 1201 AD to 1400 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 21 2016 3:28PM