Monument record ORF 043 - Orford Ness

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Summary

At least 2 pairs of narrow gauge rail tracks running SW from 3 large (2m square) concrete blocks of unknown purpose. Tracks buried in saltmarsh and undergrowth but exposed at break in shingle bank. Not clear how far SW tracks run. Set on wooden sleepers.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 45341 49644 (65m by 24m)
Map sheet TM44NE
Civil Parish ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

At least 2 pairs of narrow gauge rail tracks running SW from 3 large (2m square) concrete blocks of unknown purpose. Tracks buried in saltmarsh and undergrowth but exposed at break in shingle bank. Not clear how far SW tracks run. Set on wooden sleepers. S1

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett, L. SCCAS. Site record. July 2002..

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 21 2002 1:47AM

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