Find Spot record FRK 020 - River Lark, Freckenham.
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Summary
Horn from Bos Primigenius [aurochs] dredged from river Lark.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6745 7471 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL67SE |
| Civil Parish | FRECKENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1967: Horn from Bos Primigenius [aurochs] dredged from river Lark. Found by Colin Pendleton in February 1967 in dredgings on South bank of river (S3). Cited findspot TL675 747 (S1) (S2) incorrect, should be TL 6748 7471 (S3).
Compares with MNL 003 and specimen excavated at Lowe's Farm (S4). Formerly registered as MNL 029.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SSF15678 Unpublished document: Pendleton C F. 1987. Catalogue of finds and findspots,1965-1987, unpublished.
- <S1> SSF50070 Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. IPSMG, card, 1967.
- <S2> SSF55956 Article in serial: Owles, E. & Smedley, N.. Archaeology in Suffolk, 1967.
- <S4> SSF21187 Article in serial: Shawcross F W, Higgs E S. 1961. The excavation of a Bos Primigenius at Lowe's Farm, Littleport. Shawcross F W with Higgs E S, The excavation of a Bos Primigenius at Lowe's Farm, Littleport, PCAS, .
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 21 2020 2:56PM