Monument record STN 004 - Possible location of former barrow
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Summary
Documentary evidence indicates that an earthwork barrow was recorded at this location in 1954. Subsequent investigation some decades later could find no trace of a mound.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8094 8728 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL88NW |
| Civil Parish | SANTON DOWNHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
"Earthworks in West Suffolk inspected in 1954" - tumulus marked on OS 6 inch map, no trace can now be found (S1) (S3).
Probably as reported by Grace Briscoe - see (S4).
July 2017. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
No evidence of the putative barrow described above was identified on the consulted aerial photographs and lidar.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 7th July 2017.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <M1> SSF40099 (No record type): Barrow Survey archive :.
- <S1> SSF50070 Index: Ipswich Museum. IPSMG card. IPSMG, card Santon Downham,.
- <S2> SSF10471 (No record type): Lawson, A.J., Martin, E. & Priddy, D.. 1981. The Barrows of East Anglia. Lawson A J, Martin E A & Priddy D, Barrows of E Anglia, EAA, 12, 1981.
- <S3> SSF18093 Source Unchecked: Pendleton C. 1987. Source Unknown - No Further details. SAU (Pendleton C), 1987.
- <S4> SSF50231 Unpublished document: Lady Grace Briscoe. Grace Briscoe archive. notebook containing Tumulus List.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 31 2017 3:19PM