Monument record GRU 037 - The Old School (Med)
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2227 5105 (107m by 70m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM25SW |
| Civil Parish | GRUNDISBURGH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Late 1991: Scatter of Med sherds found in flower beds of listed Grade II school house (circa 1874), following planning application on site (S1). Evaluation (by trial trenching) to follow in January 1992.
January 1992: Trial trenches revealed various features and finds (S2).
Sep - Oct 1993: Excavation suggests human activity in area continuous from Preh to present day. 49 sherds 'IA' pottery associated with 8 attributed to Romano British period, 3 postholes and 1 slot plus a fragment of roof tile. 50 sherds of MSax pottery, postholes, part of rectangular building - 2 roomed hearths. 13 features included 2 slots, 1 pit, 10 postholes (Ipswich ware, chalk spindle whorl + iron object). 14 LSax sherds of pottery, 4 Med sherds, ?Med features associated with old school complex, some postholes and shallow scoops. Details in (S3).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF19580 (No record type): SAU, Newman J, file note, January 1992.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish file. (S1).
- <M2> SSF41125 (No record type): Slides: (S2).
- <S2> SSF50786 Unpublished document: SB. 1992. Eval report. The Old School, Grundisburgh. SAU, slides CQO 58-65, February 1992.
- <S3> SSF50872 Unpublished document: Boulter, S.. 1994. Excavation report. The Old School, Grundisburgh.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 3 2010 5:55PM