Monument record TYN 080 - A row of small rectangular pits of unknown date and function in the inter-tidal zone of the River Orwell, Trimley St Martin parish

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Summary

A row of small rectangular pits of unknown date and function in the inter-tidal zone of the River Orwell, Trimley St Martin parish

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 25421 35776 (8m by 62m)
Map sheet TM23NE
Civil Parish TRIMLEY ST MARTIN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

A row of twelve rectangular pits of unknown date and function is visible as earthworks in the inter-tidal zone of the River Orwell, centred on TM 25423577, on aerial photographs taken in 1946 and 1948. The pits are all no bigger than about 4m by 2m and are arranged in a row, north to south, following the edge of the river channel. See TYN 081 for similar pits to the north of this site. (S1) (S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1707 4349-4350 29-AUG-1946.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 58/115 5157-5158 30-AUG-1948.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2004 4:56PM

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