Monument record LKH 024 - New Fen; Joist Fen, Lakenheath
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Summary
`A large portion of a flat bowl, rim diameter 16 inches, depth 5.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6969 8564 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL68NE |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
`A large portion of a flat bowl, rim diameter 16 inches, depth 5.5 inches' of ... pink gritted ware. `Exterior rilled all over, and there is a wide flange with bold cursive decoration' (S1,S2).
Found on line of strip of light soil - clay and chalk running SE-NW, shown by excavation to be black gault which dries a lighter colour. Further potsherds and two oyster shells found.
Further information & sketch & sketch maps in Grace Briscoe archive (S3).
Further information in Not to Publish Tab (SCCAS staff only).
Sources/Archives (6)
- <S1> SSF56287 Article in serial: Smedley, N. and G. W. P. Jarvis. 1956. Archaeology in Suffolk 1956. Archaeol in Suff, 1956, PSIA, 27, 1956, (2), 115.
- <S2> SSF50070 Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. IPSMG, card Lakenheath New Fen RB, 1956.
- <S3> SSF50231 Unpublished document: Lady Grace Briscoe. Grace Briscoe archive. Briscoe Lady G, diary, 1956, June 1,7,11,22,23,24.
- <S4> SSF59846 Map: Crocker, A. J.. 1956. Annotated Record Map. ?.
- <S5> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TL68NE4.
- <S6> SSF59794 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.
Finds (1)
- FSF3724: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 17 2020 1:03PM