Monument record KIR 038 - Roman saltern.
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Summary
A Roman salt production site or 'saltern' located just to the south of Kirton Creek
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 29398 41596 (47m by 29m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SE |
| Civil Parish | KIRTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Roman salt production site or 'saltern' is visible on aerial photographs as a 'red hill', located at TM 29404159, to the south of Kirton Creek. The 'red hill' covers an area of around 50m by 30m and is located on a small spur at the edge of the wetter ground. (S1-S3) A site visit by Linzi Everett of Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service confirmed the presence of briquetage and Roman pottery. (S4) NB See field walking report for further details on finds. (S5)
NB. Incorrectly numbered as KIR 039.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF50073 Photograph: National Monuments Record. Air Photograph. NMR TM 2941/11 (21833/18) 19-OCT-2002.
- <S2> SSF50073 Photograph: National Monuments Record. Air Photograph. NMR TM 2941/12 (21833/19) 19-OCT-2002.
- <S3> SSF50073 Photograph: National Monuments Record. Air Photograph. NMR TM 2941/15 (21833/22) 19-OCT-2002.
- <S4> SXS50121 Verbal communication: Everett, L.. 2002. Linzi Everett - Verbal Communication. Linzi Everett 22/02/2003.
- <S5> SXS50100 Verbal communication: Newsome, S.. 2001 -. Suffolk Coastal NMP Project. Sarah Newsome 19/03/04.
Finds (2)
- FSF30942: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FSF30943: BRIQUETAGE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 12:49PM