Monument record FEX 080 - Possible soilmarks or cropmarks of unknown date and origin
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2858 3582 (219m by 263m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23NE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Soilmarks or cropmarks - site of possible rectangular enclosure (55m x 40m) with surrounding field boundaries. Adjoins meadows in river valley and housing estate on west side and runs into the A45 (T) - Southern Relief Road - on the east side and railway line on south side (S1).
The validity of these cropmarks has been questioned by (S2), which states:
"CUCAP photographed 'crop marks' at TM285358 in July 1972. The features recorded are dubious as archaeological and may show a mixture of natural cracks or drainage and recent boundaries. This location was also recorded on many vertical photographs of which only those taken in August 1944 showed any comparable marks. Those tended to confirm the non-archaeological origin of features suggested on the CUCAP prints."
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50031 Photograph: CUCAP. CUCAP aerial photograph. CUCAP, AP BJQ 56 - July 1972.
- <M1> SSF50031 Photograph: CUCAP. CUCAP aerial photograph. AP: CUCAP BJQ 56.
- <S2> SSF50240 Unpublished document: Air Photo Services (Rog Palmer). Aerial Photographic Assesment: Blofield Hall Area. Walton, Felixstowe.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 13 2016 1:27PM