Monument record BNT 034 - Post Medieval kiln.
Please read our guidance about the use of Suffolk Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Remains of kiln, function uncertain - known as lime kiln but lots of brick and tile on surrounding foreshore. Brick pedestal remaining, lots of burnt areas around. Set within island of eroding saltmarsh. Bricks show signs of being subject to intense heat.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 13195 32942 (22m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM13SW |
| Civil Parish | BRANTHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of kiln, function uncertain - known as lime kiln but lots of brick and tile on surrounding foreshore. Brick pedestal remaining, lots of burnt areas around. Set within island of eroding saltmarsh. Bricks show signs of being subject to intense heat. S1. Found initially by Basil Brown in 1946 (see STU Misc - sf6863) but plotted in wrong parish. Considerably eroded since this initial visit - extensive areas now exposed.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50130 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003.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. Sept 2002.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2013 11:18AM