Monument record ORF 049 - Orford Ness

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Summary

Very slight remains of a bridge - vehicular. Approaches (concrete) on both sides of the river, signs of debris (slight) in mudflats. Site of the Bailey Bridge, removed by the National Trust when they took control of the site as it was too dangerous.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 43571 48720 (74m by 98m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TM44NW
Civil Parish ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Very slight remains of a bridge - vehicular. Approaches (concrete) on both sides of the river, signs of debris (slight) in mudflats. Site of the Bailey Bridge, removed by the National Trust when they took control of the site as it was too dangerous. (S1)(S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett, L. SCCAS. Site record. July 2002..
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Cocroft, W. and Alexander, M.. 2009. Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Orford Ness, Suffolk Cold War Research & Development Site Survey Report. 10-2009. Structure No. C52.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 27 2016 2:59PM

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