Monument record WLN 006 - `Grey-blue urn, much distorted in shape - obviously a kiln waster.

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Summary

`Grey-blue urn, much distorted in shape - obviously a kiln waster.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 4241 6868 (50m by 50m) Approximate
Map sheet TM46NW
Civil Parish DARSHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK
Civil Parish WESTLETON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

`Grey-blue urn, much distorted in shape - obviously a kiln waster. Found entangled in the roots of a tree standing beside the River Minsmere, below Watermill Farm ... MR 62/423685 Feb 1952. (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)' (S1). August 1988: The finder, (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), marked actual findspot on map at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) approximately (not sure which side of ditch) in either Westleton or Darsham parishes. Actually found suspended in the air in roots from a fallen tree (S2).
Formerly recorded as MDD 001.
`A spread of oysters and potsherds were also seen about 200 yards away' (see Westleton Misc and Darsham Misc).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. IPSMG, card 1952-36.
  • <S2> (No record type): Free J, August 1988.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 12 2009 8:38AM

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