Monument record FEX 294 - South Seafront and Martello Tower P, Felixstowe
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TM 2929 3308 (283m by 522m) |
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Map sheet | TM23SE |
Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
2012: Trenched evaluation revealed that the Martello Tower was surrounded by a ditch, approximately 7m wide and 1 deep. In other trenches within the evaluation area a large ditch and a partially buried structure formed from tin boxes, both of which are probably part of a WWII coastal defence network, were recorded. Wall bases and footings of a demolished 19th century convalescence home were also revealed (S1).
2013: Monitoring of a service trench for a cable duct revealed a hard surface at a depth of 0.6m below the present ground level. It was constructed of a pale mortar, almost chalky, with small brick fragments, pebbles, some large and was c.3m in width and 7cm to 10cm thick. Interpreted as a floor related to a previously unknown structure. Cut by a large concrete block, dating to c. 1900, to which a radio mast was anchored.
2013: Excavation to trace route of probable WW2 defensive ditch identified in previous evaluation revealed it to be straight and over 116m in length. Butt ends to the north-east, runs beyond limit of excavation to the south west. Also EH Level 2 recording of concrete pads and blocks in vicinity of Martello Tower P undertaken - majority of these have been interpreted as anchor points for guide wires and stays associated with a radio mast that was mounted on the roof of the tower in the early 20th century
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SSF55197 Unpublished document: Sommers, M.. 2013. Archaeological Excavation Report, South Seafront and Martello Tower P, Felixstowe.
- --- SSF55641 Unpublished document: Sommers, M.. 2013. Archaeological Monitoring Report, Martello Tower P, Felixstowe.
- <S1> SSF54618 Unpublished document: Sommers, M. 2012. Archaeological Evaluation Report, South Seafront and Martello Tower P, Felixstowe.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Evaluation at South Seafront and Martello Tower P, Felixstowe (Ref: OASIS-suffolkc1-126465) (ESF21653)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation, South Seafront and Martello Tower P, Felixstowe (Ref: OASIS-suffolkc1-152541) (ESF22185)
- Event - Intervention: Monitoring, Martello Tower P, Felixstowe (Ref: OASIS-suffolkc1-145505) (ESF22777)
Record last edited
Oct 6 2015 11:54AM