Monument record ERL 098 - Peacekeeper Park; Caudle Head (Rom)
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Summary
May 1996: `Fieldwalking' survey by SAU, mainly of molehills/rabbit workings, prior to creation of `Peacekeeper Park' by USAF.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 730 808 (308m by 191m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
May 1996: `Fieldwalking' survey by SAU, mainly of molehills/rabbit workings, prior to creation of `Peacekeeper Park' by USAF. Finds of prehistoric flintwork and pottery and Roman pottery, tile etc. Also geophysical survey.
Archaeological deposits represent a multi-period settlement dating from mesolithic with a particular high density of findsfrom the roman and early saxon periods. Also identifies extensive ancient peat deposits which have accumulated around the mere.
Details to follow (S1)(S2).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <S1> SSF20854 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 1996. Peacekeeper Park; Caudle Head. SAU, Tester A, May 1996.
- <S2> SSF6828 Unpublished document: Geophysical Surveys of Bradford,. 1997. Report on geophysical survey: Peacekeeper Park, RAF Lakenheath. Geophysical Surveys of Bradford, report on geophysical survey: Peacekeeper Park, RAF Lakenheath, Sur.
Finds (1)
- FSF22194: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2020 11:34AM