Monument record PSG 070 - Partially levelled linear earthworks of uncertain but possible medieval to post medieval date
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | POSLINGFORD, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (7)
- DITCH (Unknown date)
- DITCH (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Unknown date)
- FIELD BOUNDARY? (Unknown date)
- FIELD BOUNDARY? (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- DRAINAGE DITCH? (Unknown date)
Full Description
October 2026. South-West Suffolk Claylands Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AI&M) Project.
Linear ditches visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs (S1-S2) are of unknown date and origin but could represent boundaries of medieval to post medieval date. Alternatively, they could be of recent origin, and some elements may relate to (possibly natural?) drainage. More recent sources suggest that the earthworks have mostly been levelled; remnants perhaps remain visible on visualised lidar data from a survey flown in 2022 (S3), although these too may relate to natural drainage features.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk County Council Environment Team), 13th October 2026.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. HISTORIC ENGLAND ARCHIVE US/7PH/GP/LOC136 V 5020 02-JAN-1944.
- <S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. HISTORIC ENGLAND ARCHIVE RAF/106G/UK/1365 V 5319-5320 03-APR-1946.
- <S3> SSF55747 LIDAR Airborne Survey: LIDAR airborne survey. LIDAR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY NATIONAL LIDAR PROGRAMME DTM 1M 21-JAN-2022.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 13 2026 2:45PM