Monument record BSE 286 - Former Job Centre, Woolhall Street
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Summary
Large (ventilation?) shaft, circa 5m diameter & 5-6m deep with a few small audits at base, discovered during construction of new Job Centre in 1970s. Details in file (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 85224 64222 (28m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Large (ventilation?) shaft, circa 5m diameter & 5-6m deep with a few small audits at base, discovered during construction of new Job Centre in 1970s. Details in file (S1).
Deep cavity (25ft) discovered during building works on Woolhall Street. Multiple tunnels discovered leading towards Cornhill, Cattle Market and St John's Street. (S2)
For other similar shafts, presumably ventilating extensive chalk working audits, see BSE 184, 185 & 188.
8 Sept 2010: further hole opened up in Woolhall Street may be connected - see BSE 349.
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Record last edited
Jul 4 2013 4:09PM