Monument record MDM 115 - Possible Medieval or Post Medieval field boundaries, visible as earthworks.
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Summary
Possible field boundaries of medieval or post-medieval date can be see as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the east of Mendham village, Mendham parish.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 27724 82667 (68m by 59m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM28SE |
| Civil Parish | MENDHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
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Full Description
Two earthwork ditches, possibly the remains of field boundaries of medieval or post-medieval date can be see on aerial photographs of 1945, to the east of Mendham village, Mendham parish, centred on circa TM 277826. the ditches are about 3 metres wide and are parallel, spaced about 32 metres apart, on a WNW-ESE alignment. They may mark the location of a former hedgerow. The function of these boundaries is unclear, but they may relate to boundaries that predate the road to the south. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/930 4226-7 16-OCT-1945.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 10:54AM