Monument record IKL 121 - Berners Belt
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Summary
Large pine-topped earthwork bank running for approximately 460m along field boundary and along SE edge of Berners Belt.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7839 7471 (335m by 338m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL77SE |
| Civil Parish | ICKLINGHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large pine-topped earthwork bank running for approximately 460m along field boundary and along SE edge of Berners Belt. Dimensions approximately 6m wide and 2.5m high (S1). Presumably an early attempt to enclose arable fields with pine lines to stop windblow (probably late C18/early C19). Formerly linked (?) to IKL 122.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF20811 (No record type): SAU, Sussams K, Brecks Survey, March 1995.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 12 2012 4:56PM