Monument record STN 018 - Taflin's Quarry (PMed)
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Summary
Following description of galleries 'with antler pick marks on them' (S1) in a working chalk pit the site was visited by J Plouviez.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7994 8638 (226m by 123m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78NE |
| Civil Parish | SANTON DOWNHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Following description of galleries 'with antler pick marks on them' (S1) in a working chalk pit the site was visited by J Plouviez. Several narrow vertical mine shafts noticed, probably a source of flint for the production of gun flints - see Parish file. The 'antler pick marks' may have been made by PMed iron picks (?).
1992: Visit by RDC & JN . Blocked (recently) mine, side gallery visible high on quarry face, not inspected (S2).
See also Un.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file : letter (copy of).
- <S1> SSF6862 (No record type): Gilleman H, letter, 19 March 1978.
- <S2> SSF20739 (No record type): SAU, slides, CQO 36-38, 1992.
- <M2> SSF41015 (No record type): Photographs: slides CQO 36-38.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
May 27 1993 12:00AM