Monument record WHL 029 - Post-medieval pond at Rookery Farm, Mill Common, Westhall, Suffolk
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Summary
Monitoring revealed a pond that appears on 1880s, 1920s and 1970s Ordnance Survey maps until it was backfilled in the 1980/90s.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4081 8193 (19m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48SW |
| Civil Parish | WESTHALL, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Monitoring revealed a pond that appears on 1880s, 1920s and 1970s Ordnance Survey maps until it was backfilled in the 1980/90s. The pond had been cut through natural deposits. Two distinct fills were recorded: the final 1980/90s fill and an earlier fill dated to the 17th/18th centuries. No other significant archaeological features were recorded (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55242 Unpublished document: Curteis M. 2013. Archaeological Evaluation Report, at Rookery Farm, Mill Common, Westhall, Suffolk.
Finds (2)
- FSF38280: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF38281: BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 16 2013 4:01PM