Monument record STN 128 - Site of possible post medieval flint mines
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8020 8690 (343m by 201m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL88NW |
| Civil Parish | SANTON DOWNHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
July 2017. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
Possible evidence of post medieval flint mining is visible on aerial photographs (S1) as light-coloured exposures of chalk. These could represent the levelled remains of spoil surrounding flint mine shafts, similar those known from Ling Heath, Brandon (BRD 066), 1.1km to the southwest. However, there is, as yet, little other evidence to support this interpretation. The possible mines appear to at least partially respect the post medieval boundary bank recorded as part of STN 050.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 6th July 2017.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. Forestry Commission CUCAP ZknJY 0004-0005 20-JUL-2000 (Print).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 4 2019 9:30AM