Monument record CLA 172 - 19th to 20th Century finds and a prehistoric worked flint flake from Archaeological test pit 8, Clare
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7749 4509 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL74NE |
| Civil Parish | CLARE, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Test pit eight was excavated immediately to the north of the disused watermill at The Mill House. The pit was excavated to a depth of 0.75m before finding natural. A majority of the finds recovered date from the Victorian period onwards, although one large prehistoric worked flint flake was recovered, although not in situ. A number of animal bone fragments, cow and rabbit were also found. Additionally, there were a quantity of victorian pottery, iron nails, and glass bottle and container fragments. A quantity of household refuse was also recovered (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF62745 Unpublished document: Lewis, C. and Ranson, C.. 2012. Archaeological Test Pit Excavations in Clare, Suffolk, 2011.
Finds (6)
- FSF58328: POTTERY (19th century to 20th century - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
- FSF58329: ANIMAL REMAINS (19th century to 20th century - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
- FSF58330: BOTTLE (19th century to 20th century - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
- FSF58331: FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER (19th century to 20th century - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
- FSF58332: NAIL (19th century to 20th century - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
- FSF58333: FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2026 12:59PM