Monument record COG 040 - Maldon Court
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Summary
Collapse of possible tunnel(s) near Maldon Court homes - possibly related to nearby chalk pit and kilns.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8866 4125 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL84SE |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CORNARD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Collapse of possible tunnel(s) near Maldon Court homes - possibly related to nearby chalk pit and kilns.
A huge crater opened up beside cliff-top council homes at Maldon Court, Great Cornard due to a burst water main, exposing possible tunnels in the 1980s/90s. These tunnels are possibly connected to the nearby 'Chalk Pit & Kilns' and 'Lime Pit & Kilns' located near Betty Cocker Grove as shown on Great Cornard 1840 Tithe Map. ( Please see COG 013). Area also labelled as Old Chalk Pit. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54841 Bibliographic reference: Pole, Derek. 2007. A Blight at the End of the Tunnel. p78-79.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 1 2014 4:06PM