Monument record FEX 312 - Ring ditch and other features, Land South of High Street.
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Summary
A ring ditch was detected during a geophysical survey with a possible pit at its centre. A series of linear, curvilinear and rectilinear ditches were also recorded. May relate to known Bronze Age activity to the north and east of the area
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 287 357 (256m by 356m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23NE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A series of linear, curvilinear and rectilinear features were detected across the entire survey area denoting possible ditches and a possible enclosure that may relate to Bronze Age activity on this site. A sub-circular shaped feature was detected mid-way along the eastern side of the survey area possibly denoting the remains of a ring ditch. At its centre is an individual positive feature possibly representing a pit (S1).
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SSF55648 Unpublished document: Hawkins, D.. 2012. Land South of High Street, Walton, Felixstowe.
- --- SSF57037 Unpublished document: Masters, P.. 2013. Geophysical Survey Report:.
- --- SSF58617 Article in serial: Minter, F. and Saunders, A.. 2018. Archaeology in Suffolk 2017, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Evaluation - Land at Walton Green, Felixstowe (Ref: OASIS-thamesva1-280748) (ESF25496)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation - Land at High Street, Walton Green, Felixstowe (Ref: OASIS-archaeol6-283763) (ESF25532)
- Event - Survey: Geophysical Survey - Land South of High Street, Walton (ESF24758)
Record last edited
Jun 26 2018 9:54AM