Monument record NKT 058 - Geophysical anomalies including possible Bronze Age barrows and possible Roman enclosure at Southfield Farm Newmarket

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Summary

Geophysical survey identified 3 possible Bronze Age barrows, rectangular enclosure, and possibel settlement evidence

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 620 643 (892m by 813m)
Map sheet TL66SW
Civil Parish NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

2014: Geophysical survey identified three ring ditches interpreted as possible Bronze Age ring barrows. Further Bronze Age barrows have been identified to the southwest (EXG 067, EXG 068, EXG 069). A rectangular enclosure was also identified which could represent a Roman funerary enclosure. Activity at the east of the site represented by linear features and possible pit-like features might represent some settlement activity. (S1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Roseveare M J, Fry M & Roseveare A C K. 2014. Southfield Farm, Newmarket, Suffolk: Geophysical Survey Report.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Dec 8 2025 3:05PM

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