Monument record BLN 040 - Cropmarks of a ring ditch of uncertain date and significance
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Summary
The cropmark of a ring ditch, potentially representing the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, are visible on aerial photographs. Although the presence of a windmill in this general area on the 1652 Estate Map of Somerleyton could indicate it relates to this later features, although see also BLN 041.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5015 9597 (24m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59NW |
| Civil Parish | BLUNDESTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
October 2013. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The cropmark of a ring ditch, potentially representing the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, are visible on aerial photographs (S1). The ring ditch and centred on TM 5015 9597 and is incomplete, measuring 17m in diameter. Although the presence of a windmill in this general area on the 1652 Estate Map of Somerleyton (S2) could indicate it relates to this later features, although see also BLN 041.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 25th October 2013.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 18 2014 3:03PM