Monument record WLB 038 - A section of sea bank c 350m long can be seen to the east of Walberswick, running along the eastern edge of a creek
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Summary
A section of sea bank c 350m long can be seen to the east of Walberswick, running along the eastern edge of a creek
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 49883 74532 (129m by 200m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47SE |
| Civil Parish | WALBERSWICK, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A stretch of sea bank, c 350m long, can be seen on the eastern edge of a creek to the east of Walberswick as an earthwork on a 1945 aerial photograph (S1). The bank is depicted on the OS 1st Ed 25" county series map of c1884, which is an indication that this features has its origins as an element of the post-medieval flood defences in this area.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK929 Frm4121 16-Oct-1945.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM