Monument record ADB 184 - Battery/Signal Towers (Site of); Orford Battery (1779)
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Summary
Site of two beacons/signal towers on the 1594 map of Aldeburgh, and site of Orford Battery on 1779 map of Aldeburgh.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 463 565 (29m by 32m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM45NE |
| Civil Parish | ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of two "signal towers" on the 1594 map of Aldeburgh, and site of a Battery on 1790 map of Aldeburgh. Map placement suggests a possible conversion of the signal towers into the site of the battery (S1). Mapped location approximate only.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54367 Cartographic materials: Old suffolk coastal maps..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2019 1:33PM