Monument record STN 091 - Area of possible post medieval flint mines, Compartment 4016, Santon Downham
Please read our guidance about the use of Suffolk Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
An area of slight hummocks and hollows was identified during a Rapid Earthwork Identification Survey. The earthworks were identified as possible post medieval flint mines.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8095 8583 (74m by 74m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL88NW |
| Civil Parish | SANTON DOWNHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Area of slight hummocks and hollows in SW of compartment 4016. Possibly flint mines, but probably natural though adjoining 'area of gun flint industries' just to N (see STN 021).
October 2017. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
No notable hummocks or hollows, or other evidence of flint mining, was identified in this area on the consulted sources.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 6th October 2017.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50360 Unpublished document: Bales, E. and Pendleton, C.. 2001. Rapid Earthwork Identification Survey for Forest Enterprise. p21, map 19.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
May 11 2018 11:42AM