Monument record IKL 118 - Post Medieval flint working site.

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Summary

Approximately 20 small circular depressions in surface of heath covering an area of circa 50 by 50m.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 7814 7383 (72m by 77m) Centred on
Map sheet TL77SE
Civil Parish ICKLINGHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Approximately 20 small circular depressions in surface of heath covering an area of c.50m x 50m. Scatters of gunflint waste on surface of heath. Dimensions of depressions circa 2m diameter by 20cm deep. No spoil round mouth. Hardly discernible, really (S1).
Note: major PMed flint mining complex to N - see IKL 091. Is this a mislocation of it? Location needs checking on ground.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> (No record type): Sussams K, Brecks Survey, March 1995.
  • <M1> (No record type): Brecks Survey archive:.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 5 2013 4:50PM

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