Monument record RBY 044 - The Old Rectory, Risby
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Summary
Evaluation identified a Roman ditch, which contained pottery dating to the 2nd-3rd century, as well as environmental residues of crop processing and smithing.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8017 6643 (5m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86NW |
| Civil Parish | RISBY, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Excavation of two trial trenches took place at The Old Rectory, Risby, in Suffolk. This recorded one ditch, which contained Roman pottery dating to the 2nd-3rd century, as well as environmental residues of crop processing and smithing, indicating nearby Roman occupation. The archaeological levels were well preserved (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54794 Unpublished document: Brooks R. 2012. Archaeological Evaluation Report, The Old Rectory, Risby.
Finds (1)
- FSF36380: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2012 3:53PM