Monument record RGH 032 - Rougham Downs

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Summary

Series of earthworks in field adjoining A14.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 590 263 (278m by 195m)
Map sheet TL52NE
Civil Parish RUSHBROOKE WITH ROUGHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

May 2001: Series of earthworks in field adjoining s side of A14, observable from A14. No further information. Tree rows visible on OS 1st edition map of 1837 (S1) and on maps of 1813, 1887, 1892 & 1904. Mainly consisting of ditch depression and three field banks (of C19th/early C20th date) but also other earthworks of uncertain function. See report in (S2).
Also see RGH 045 for assessment Report by Chris Birks (S4).

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. Various. Report in file.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: RPS Consultants. 2002. A14 Rookery Crossroads: A Stage III DMRB archaeological assessment. March 2002..
  • <S3> Excavation archive: Archive Store. see (S2) site visit Pendleton C , 01/07/2001 Archive.
  • <S4> Unpublished document: Birks C. 2006. Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief Associated with Road Improvements Scheme at A14 Rookery Crossroads, Bury St Edmunds.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2024 1:41PM

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