Monument record LKH 272 - Ditches at Bomb Storage Igloo and Maintenance Facility, RAF Lakenheath
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Summary
Archaeological monitoring during the construction of Small Diameter Bomb Maintenance and Storage Facilities on the airfield at RAF Lakenheath identified two undated possible ditches.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 72868 81526 (41m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Archaeological monitoring during the construction of Small Diameter Bomb Maintenance and Storage Facilities on the airfield at RAF Lakenheath identified two undated possible ditches. There were no finds recovered. Further evidence for the variations in the character of the landscape from sand dunes and hollows on the west side of the airfield to flatter, low lying heathland on the east side of the airfield was also identified (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF53013 Unpublished document: Caruth, J.. 2007. Monitoring report. LKH 272 and 275 RAFL Small diameter bomb maintenance and storage, Lakenheath.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 18 2023 2:46PM