Monument record MDS 004 - Church Field (OS 666) (Rom)
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1092 6441 (86m by 47m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM16SW |
| Civil Parish | MENDLESHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1970: Rom concentrated pottery scatter, found during fieldwalking survey by R Colchester, including Samian. Fragment of flanged bowl orange coated white ware found to W of main concentration, (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)(S1)(S2)(S4). Bronze fragment, horse's head shape, probably part of ornate buckle plate of late Roman type. Also a rectangular strap end, decorated, ? date. Found metal detecting at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)(S3).
Another similar buckle fragment found, also Colchester derivative brooch with hinged pin (S1).
Also Sax and Med.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <S1> SSF3903 (No record type): Colchester R, Mendlesham survey record sheet, site 4, 1970.
- <M1> SSF39155 (No record type): Mendlesham survey archive: copy (S1)(S2)(S4).
- <S2> SSF3851 Unpublished document: Colchester R. c. 1977. A landscape history of the parish of Mendlesham.
- <M2> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: finds report, drawings.
- <S3> SSF21149 (No record type): Seager M & Goodall J (IMDC) per SAU Ipswich, 1988.
- <S4> SSF20921 (No record type): SAU, West S E, sketch of flanged bowl, circa 1970.
Finds (5)
- FSF10592: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF10593: POTTERY SAMIAN (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF10594: POTTERY COLOUR COATED (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF10595: BUCKLE (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF10596: COLCHESTER DERIVATIVE BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 25 2009 12:22PM