Monument record BNH 104 - Post medieval ditch and hedge at Barnham Crossroads pumping station
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Summary
Excavation identified a post-medieval ditch-and-hedge , running north-south parallel to the modern A134, as well a series of inter-cutting chalk quarry pits, probably Victorian in date.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 866 791 (18m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87NE |
| Civil Parish | BARNHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A small archaeological excavation revealed a post-medieval ditch-and-hedge, running north-south parallel to the modern A134, as well a series of inter-cutting chalk quarry pits, probably Victorian in date. There is one other possible ditch, running east-west, although it could also be a natural gully (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55409 Unpublished document: Wiseman, R.. 2014. Excavation Report, Barnham Crossroads Pumping Station, Barnham.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 16 2016 9:00AM