Monument record SWD 075 - Structural features on Gun Hill
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5079 7578 (96m by 98m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57NW |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
2015: A geophysical survey on Gun Hill revealed a series of anomalies that indicate the footings of former buildings. The anomalies appear to share a similar alignment, extending down to the south portion of the survey area. The structural remains are thought to be conceivably medieval in origin. The remains and a linear feature within the eastern portion of the detected area hint at the location of an earlier roadway, aligned with Queen Street. This may infer a southward extension of medieval Southwold towards the cliffs. Features relating to the emplacement of a WWII coastal gun battery was also identified (See SWD 031) (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF57332 Unpublished document: Bescoby, D.. 2015. Gun Hill and Silkman's Hill, Southwold: A Geophysical Investigation.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 17 2016 10:15AM