Monument record SEC 007 - Gravels between Gipping and Lowestoft tills, South Elmham St Cross
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Summary
Mammaliferous gravels between Gipping and Lowestoft tills found in old brick pit, 1889
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 304 840 (226m by 291m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM38SW |
| Civil Parish | ST CROSS, SOUTH ELMHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1889: Mammaliferous gravels between Gipping and Lowestoft tills found in old brick pit, 1889 (S1).
1952: Borings revealed 2.7 of clay mud on chalky boulder clay, overlain by red sandy clay. Pollen analysis indicated the earlier part of the Hoxnian Interglacial, (S2)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Borehole Survey, Gravels between Gipping and Lowestoft tills, South Elmham St Cross (ESF27873)
- Event - Intervention: Casual Observation? Gravels between Gipping and Lowestoft tills, South Elmham St Cross (ESF27872)
- Event - Interpretation: Enhancement of the Suffolk HER for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic Periods (ESF26899)
Record last edited
May 29 2020 2:09PM