Monument record FRS 014 - Possible curvilinear enclosure, unknown date

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Summary

Curvilinear enclosure, of unknown date, visible as a cropmark northwest of Chapel Farm. Possibly a chalk ring associated with the nearby airfield.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 44265 59241 (46m by 44m)
Map sheet TM45NW
Civil Parish FRISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A curvilinear enclosure, of unknown date, is visible as a cropmark northwest of Chapel Farm (at TM 44265924). The feature is c.45m in diameter and has no apparent entrance. It may well be the vestiges of the chalk ring associated with the RNAS Night Landing Ground that was located to the southwest during World War I.(S1-3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Photograph: USAAF. USAAF Air Photograph. US/7PH/GP/LOC132 5049-5050.
  • <S2> Photograph: OS, AP. OS/72057 28-29.
  • <S3> Monograph: Geoff Dewing. 1998. Air Station Aldeburgh 1915-1919.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 5 2018 10:16AM

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