Monument record MNL 701 - Bombay (1880s); Mildenhall Woods
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Summary
Somewhat sinuous large bank earthwork forming very large (circa 700m N-S) iregularly curving enclosure (3 sides only survive) boundary on north, west and south of 'Bombay', with entrances in centre west and possibly the south-west.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7185 7643 (692m by 760m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL77NW |
| Civil Parish | ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Somewhat sinuous large bank earthwork forming very large (circa 700m N-S) iregularly curving enclosure boundary on north, west and south of 'Bombay', with entrances in centre west and possibly the south-west. Showing on 2m resolution LIDAR image (S1).
Note: north boundary forms parish boundary with Eriswell. Shown as partly tree covered in 1880s & 1900 OS maps. Now open in area partly covered by FC plantations.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF53973 Digital archive: Environment Agency. c1999-2021. LIDAR (EA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 16 2013 4:13PM