Monument record GLL 011 - Medieval square moat.

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Summary

Square moat, water filled, to W of River Alde.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 6358 2587 (100m by 98m) Centred on
Map sheet TM62NW
Civil Parish LITTLE GLEMHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Square moat, water filled, to W of River Alde. No causeway. Isolated. Trees growing on interior according to (S1).

1994-Archaeological desk based assessment was undertaken for the A12 Wickham Market to Saxmundham improvement. The assessment highlighted the large and import Roman site around the Fiveways junction at the southern end of the proposed road improvement, Aswell as five small prehistoric sites, four small medieval sites and four cropmark sites of unknown date close or on the proposed route. In addition the major historic park at Little Glenham and Benhall Lodge Park are noted as landscapes of regional and local importance (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> (No record type): OS, 1:10560 & 1:10000 maps, TM 35 NE, circa 1950s & 1983.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Newman, J and Plouviez, J.. 1994. Desk Based Assessment report- A12 Wickham Market to Saxmundham Improvement, Benham.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 29 2024 2:46PM

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