Monument record MRM 034 - Anglo-Saxon artefact scatter of hand-made pottery and a lead annular object. (Sax)
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Summary
Scatter of hand-made pottery and a lead annular object (?loom weight) found in an area circa 30-35m across of dark soil with a few animal bone fragments, daub, iron nails and bronze fragments (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2709 4615 (175m by 126m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24NE |
| Civil Parish | MARTLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Scatter of hand-made pottery and a lead annular object (?loom weight) found in an area circa 30-35m across of dark soil with a few animal bone fragments, daub, iron nails and bronze fragments (S1). Pottery includes sandy fabrics, 1 grass (tempered) and possible Ipswich ware sherd. Suggested ESax sunken featured buildings site, badly damaged by agricultural ploughing etc (S2). 1988: Fieldwalking survey by John Newman (`Field 571') located concentrated scatter at this location - see map (S3).
See also Preh, IA & Rom.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF22030 (No record type): Taylor J, per SAU Ipswich, 1987.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: site report & map.
- <S2> SSF11848 (No record type): Newman J, SAU Ipswich, 1987.
- <S3> SSF11849 (No record type): Newman J, SAU Ipswich, map, 1988.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 5 2020 1:24PM