Monument record WHR 075 - Potential ring ditch at Bourne Hill

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Summary

Magnetic anomalies identified during a geophysical survey which could potentially have an archaeological origin.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 156 410 (138m by 215m)
Map sheet TM14SE
Civil Parish WHERSTEAD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Two curvilinear anomalies were idnetified during a geophgysical survey as being of possible archaeological origin, potentially ring ditches or drip-gullies (S1).

Evalaution identifiewd disturbance believed to be the result of extensive post-medieval mineral extraction was evident throughout the site. No earlier archaeological features were observed nor were any pre-modern features recovered from the upcast spoil (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Schofield, T.. 2013. Geophysical Survey: Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Suffolk.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Everett, L.. 2013. Archaeological Evaluation Report - Clock Field, Bourne Hill, Wherstead.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Nov 11 2024 3:15PM

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