Monument record MDM 006 - World War II circular earthwork, probably a dearchlight battery.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2704 8129 (32m by 34m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM28SE |
| Civil Parish | MENDHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Single ring ditch, circa 20m diameter (S1).
1988: Broads ESA monitoring: arable, no obvious signs of remains. 1994: Broads ESA monitoring: arable in set-aside. No obvious remains (S3).
A Second World War circular earthwork, probably a searchlight battery, can be seen on aerial photographs of 1945, to the north of Withersdale Cross, Withersdale Street, Mendham parish, centred on circa TM 270812 (S4). The feature comprises a penannular earthwork bank with the opening to the south-west, the material of which was undoubtedly provided by the surrounding ditch. Several probably related military features can also be seen in the immediate area (see MDM 113).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF18638 (No record type): SAU, AP, AGH 06, AGH 07, 21st July 1977.
- <M1> SSF43019 (No record type): APs: AGH 06, AGH 07, 21st July 1977.
- <S2> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeology in Suffolk 1984, PSIA, 36, 1985, (1), 47-48.
- <S3> SSF1587 (No record type): Broads ESA file, 30.12.15.
- <S4> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/930 3229 16-OCT-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 10:24AM