Monument record CAM 024 - Roberts Bridge

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Summary

There is a raised ridge of earth running N at 80 degrees to the Black Ditch.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7734 6823 (47m by 102m) Approximate
Map sheet TL76NE
Civil Parish CAVENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

`There is a raised ridge of earth running N at 80 degrees to the Black Ditch. This ridge is approx 100 yds long and 4 ft wide. 20 yds NNW from circle II (CAM 008) and 33 yds W of circle I (CAM 009). The ground on either side shows chalk streaks but without any obvious form. When viewed from circle 1 it appears to turn at right angles at a point about 20 yds from circle No 2 and continue eastwards for some 10 yds, when it peters out. Measurements equal 1 pace equals 18" uphill, 3' downhill or level....(S1).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> (No record type): Briscoe Lady G, Suffolk Diary, June 1945 entry.
  • <M1> (No record type): G Briscoe archive: (S1).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 23 2006 1:42PM

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