Monument record HWT 042 - 19th and 20th century pits identified during monitoring at Town Farmhouse
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Summary
19th and 20th century pits identified during monitoring at Town Farmhouse. Pits could be related to former Pest House or Isolation Hospital that existed on the site in the 19th century.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3933 7796 (15m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM37NE |
| Civil Parish | HALESWORTH, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
19th and 20th century pits identified during monitoring at Town Farmhouse. Pits could be related to former Pest House or Isolation Hospital that existed on the site in the 19th century. No evidence was revealed for the burial of individuals who were sent to the Pest House as an isolation measure. Documentary evidence suggests that fatalities may have been buried in a plot c. 400m to the south east (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56082 Unpublished document: Newman, J.. 2015. Town Farm House, Loam Pit Lane, Halesworth: Archaeological Monitoring Report.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 26 2016 3:42PM