Monument record LWT 240 - Post medieval wrecks in Lake Lothing
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Summary
A group of wrecks of probable post medieval date are visible on the aerial photographs. These vessels, probably the remains of barges and wherries are located around the periphery of the lake and are partially submerged and covered by silt. A rectangular structure within the group could potentially relate to the farming of shellfish or similar activity.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5238 9272 (216m by 234m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
March 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
A group of wrecks of probable post medieval date are visible on the aerial photographs (S1-S2). These vessels, probably the remains of barges and wherries are located around the periphery of the lake and are partially submerged and covered by silt. A rectangular structure within the group could potentially relate to the farming of shellfish or similar activity.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th March 2014.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 5 2014 11:38AM