Monument record PFM 007 - Bixley Decoys; Nacton Decoys; Purdis Hall Decoys
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Summary
Smaller of two `Bixley decoys' - also see PFM 003.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 203 429 (132m by 116m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24SW |
| Civil Parish | PURDIS FARM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Smaller of two `Bixley decoys' - also see PFM 003. Irregular in plan. In 1886 described as `a small one of about an acre, for teal, with two pipes.... Nothing is known with certainty of the age of these decoys' (S1)(R1).
Shown on Bowen's map of 1755 & Hodskinsons map of 1783.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2014 3:36PM