Monument record ORF 065 - Probable oyster pits of Post Medieval date, Orford parish
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Summary
Probable oyster pits of Post Medieval date, Orford parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 44732 49728 (76m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small number of probable shellfish production pits are visible as earthworks cut into the saltmarsh on aerial photographs of 1945, located immediately to the south of the sea wall recorded as ORF 059, centred on circa TM44734972 (S1). The pits are about 2m wide and between 6 and 9m long. At least four pits can be seen and more may be present, but due to the scale of the photographs available it is not possible to be sure. The association of the pits with the sea wall suggests a Post Medieval date for their construction.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/832 3161-2 23-SEP-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM