Monument record EXG 079 - Old Sewage Works (PMed)

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Summary

Site of late 19th century household dump, in former sand/gravel pits, later used as sewage works.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 63390 64911 (241m by 328m)
Map sheet TL66SW
Civil Parish NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK
Civil Parish EXNING, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Site of late 19th century household dump, in former sand/gravel pits, later used as sewage works. High quality and status finds, said to be the most valuable bottle dump in Britain. Area of former sewage beds heavily looted by bottle diggers, survival and extent of rest of site undetermined. Defined area of site after (S1).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Map.
  • <S1> Verbal communication: Personal communication. Litschel A, October 2000, map.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

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Record last edited

Nov 6 2012 2:56PM

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