Monument record LKH 172 - RAF Lakenheath (Rapcon facility) (Rom)
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Summary
1995: Archaeological monitoring of series of 9 footing trenches were excavated into archaeological levels within LKH 030.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7333 8094 (32m by 35m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1995: Archaeological monitoring of series of 9 footing trenches were excavated into archaeological levels within LKH 030. Trenches showed many features and an occupation soil over the north western half of area with sand and chalk natural to the south east. Animal bone and Rom pottery was found on the surface of the features and the exposed soil. Open service trenches to the south east contained no archaeology. Suggests south eastern boundary of Rom settlement at Caudle Head (see LKH 146 and ERL 023) crosses this site. See monitoring report (S1).
Also IA.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (2)
- FSF18388: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FSF18389: ANIMAL REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 1996 12:00AM