Monument record BSE 185 - 31(?) St Andrews Street South
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Summary
Report of former discovery of capped ventilation shaft during building works (between 1960-1998?) in rear garden of one of two adjoining cottages (No 31?).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 85191 63954 (25m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Report of former discovery of capped ventilation shaft during building works (between 1960-1998?) in rear garden of one of two adjoining cottages (No 31?). Said to have been partially built over by existing kitchen extension when discovered and to be 60-65 feet deep and 8 feet in diameter. Presumed to be ventilation shaft for underground chalk tunnels associated with lime industry (S1). Or potentially medieval water supply (from Horinger) to town.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50082 Verbal communication: Personal communication. Lees T (MADDC) per SAU (CP), August 2000.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2015 2:05PM