Monument record RMS 026 - Row of large timber posts in inter-tidal zone, some(?) visible 1995, some(?) washed away.

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Summary

Row of large timber posts in inter-tidal zone, some(?) visible 1995, some(?) washed away.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2953 4256 (51m by 50m) Centred on
Map sheet TM24SE
Civil Parish RAMSHOLT, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Row of large timber posts in inter-tidal zone, some(?) visible 1995, some(?) washed away. Protected by saltings channels to S?(S1). Possibly remains of fish weir and trap complex, date unknown. Also see RMS 025 to N. Needs checking on earlier APs.
July 1996: Part of left & complete right parietal of human skull found in river silt at this approximate location. Apparently reported by Woodbridge Police to pathologist at James Paget Hospital (S2). Date unknown but note inhumation found on shore just to NE (RMS 005).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> (No record type): Simper R per SAU (Newman J), December 1995, sketch plan.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S2> (No record type): Clydesdale Mr, 32 Station Hill, Harleston (Tel: 01379 852934) per SAU (Anderson S), August 1996, map.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 20 2021 5:42PM

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