Monument record BUN 072 - Possible Medieval causeway or river flood-defence bank, visible on aerial photographs.

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Summary

A possible causeway or river flood-defence bank of probable medieval date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on the south bank of the River Waveney, to the south-east of Earsham, Bungay parish.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 32881 88626 (130m by 93m)
Map sheet TM38NW
Civil Parish BUNGAY, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A possible causeway or river bank flood defence of probable medieval date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, on the south bank of the River Waveney to the south-east of Earsham, Bungay parish, centred on circa TM328886. The bank is approximately 150 metres long and flanked by ditches, presumably for drainage. It is 8 to 18 metres to the south of the current course of the river for most of its length, but the ends appear to meet the riverbank. It is unclear if this is deliberate as it doesn't appear to meet crossing points or alternative routes. It is probable that this is a medieval feature that has been superseded by more recent routes or water management. (S1, S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/930 4150-1 16-OCT-1945.
  • <S2> Photograph: National Monuments Record. Air Photograph. NMR TM 3288/1 (SFU 11556) 24-JUL-1977.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 19 2013 12:14PM

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