Monument record BSM 012 - Distinct ring ditch, of unknown date.

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Summary

Distinct ring ditch, circa 25-30m diameter, close to smaller causewayed ring ditch & possible second - see (S2).

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9087 3358 (26m by 24m)
Map sheet TL93SW
Civil Parish BURES ST MARY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Distinct ring ditch, circa 25-30m diameter, close to smaller causewayed ring ditch & possible second - see (S2). Within field ditch system complex (S1).

Three cropmarks are visible on OS air photographs 74/090/350 as
follows:
TL 90823367 Ringditch 10.0m diameter.
TL 90853363 Ringditch 18.0m diameter.
TL 90863358 Ringditch 21.0m diameter.
All the features are on flat arable land adjacent to the River
Stour; perambulation produced no significant finds or surface
evidence.
See 1:2500 air survey. (S3)

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <S1> (No record type): McMasters, I.. McMasters Mrs, APs, 1990, 1, 1986 36-37.
  • <M1> Photograph: CUCAP. CUCAP aerial photograph. APs: Mrs McMasters 1, 36, 37; CUCAP CME 6.
  • <S2> Photograph: CUCAP. CUCAP aerial photograph. CUCAP, AP CME 6, June 1980.
  • <S3> Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. Field Investigator 1 GJM 29-DEC-79.
  • <S4> Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 1:12PM

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