Monument record LKH 358 - Lakenheath Poors Fen; Turf Fen; Furthest Drove
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Summary
Large sub-rectangular banked earthwork, circa 150m E-W by 100m N-S on LIDAR image (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7012 8269 (180m by 138m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large sub-rectangular banked earthwork, circa 150m E-W by 100m N-S on LIDAR image (S1).
In part of area showing long-standing non-arable usage (possibly remnant of former peatt extraction hance name Turf Fen). Very low-lying in fens - use unknown but possibly boundary of Med/Post Medieval ice-skating course (though smaller than classic skating race tracks).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF53973 Digital archive: Environment Agency. c1999-2021. LIDAR (EA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 16 2013 2:35PM