Monument record RMS 063 - Undated, possible boat hard or jetty
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 29863 42943 (22m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSHOLT, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A linear structure, 27.5m in length can be seen pointing out into the river channel at TM 29864294 on photographs taken from the 1940s onwards. The structure is of unknown date and function. It may be a small landing pier or boat hard. (S1) (S2) (S3)
Also seen as part of field survey of Suffolk Coast - Jetty or hard - parallel post lines with horizontal planks. C.1.25m wide with rubble, almost metalled surface towards river. At least 25m long (end not visible - in water) (S4). Possibly Girling's Hard - ferry point to Hemley Saltings. Used to collect men from Sutton and Ramsholt who worked at Waldringfield Cement works (although Simper marks point of N side of Shottisham Creek) (S5).
Formerly recorded under RMS 042.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/832 4052-4053 23-SEP-1945.
- <S2> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 58/1672 F22 0354-0355 03-MAR-1955.
- <S3> SXS50090 Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Ltd. Meridian - Air Photograph. NMR MAL/65094 030-031 03-NOV-1965.
- <S4> SSF50130 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett et.al. 2003.
- <S5> SSF50152 Bibliographic reference: Robert Simper. 1992. The Deben River. An enchanted Waterway. Simper, R., 1992..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2016 3:13PM