Prehistoric lithic impliments including a serrated blade, Mays Lane, Ramsey (EHER 19667)
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation found only a relatively modern trackway. Several flint artefacts were recovered from the topsoil including a serrated blade but no prehistoric features were found.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2190 3000 (268m by 395m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAMSEY AND PARKESTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Evaluation, 20042
An archaeological evaluation consisting of eleven trenches was carried out on the site of a proposed new school at Mays Lane, Ramsey. A single archaeological feature was located in one trench and this appeared to be the remains of a relatively modern trackway. Several flint artefacts were recovered from the topsoil including a serrated blade but no prehistoric features were found. <1> <2>
Watching brief. 2004
Monitoring of an access road for the new school did not locate any finds or features. <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX76861 DESC TEXT: Hickling, S.. 2002. Proposed New School Site, Mayes Lane, Ramsey archaeological trenching evaluation, Phase 2, 2002.
- <2> SEX61393 DESC TEXT: Hickling, S.. 2002. Proposed New School Site, Mayes Lane, Ramsey archaeological trenching evaluation, Phase 1, 2002.
- <3> SEX64996 Watching Brief Report: Robertson, A.. 2004. New School Site, Mayes Lane, Ramsey: Archaeological Monitoring.