Monument record WNN 025 - Site of uncertain archaeological date and significance, possibly Second World War related

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Summary

The parchmarks of two circular features of uncertain date and significance are visible on aerial photographs within the area of the Second World War airfield (RLM 047). Given the location it seems most likely that these relate to former Second World War structures and/or activity contemporary with the base. Indistinct marks at the location in 1945 could also suggest this, however the possibility remains that they relate to pre twentieth century archaeology and may represent levelled mounds or parching over sub-surface features.

Location

Grid reference	Centred TM 3522 5336 (38m by 49m)
Map sheet	TM35SE
Civil Parish	WANTISDEN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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November 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The parchmarks of two circular features of uncertain date and significance are visible on aerial photographs (S1) within the area of the Second World War airfield (RLM 047). Given the location it seems most likely that these relate to former Second World War structures and/or activity contemporary with the base. Indistinct marks at the location in 1945 (S2) could also suggest this, however the possibility remains that they relate to pre twentieth century archaeology and may represent levelled mounds or parching over sub-surface features.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 25th November 2015.

Sources/Archives (2)

<S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1636 RS 4009-10 09-JUL-1946 (EHA Original Print).
<S2> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/UK/759 FS 2057 02-SEP-1945 (EHA Original Print).

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Event - Interpretation: TM35SE. Mapping Block 2: Wantisden to Tunstall. NMP National Mapping Programme Project for Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Ref: English Heritage Project No. 7085) (ESF23557)

Record last edited

Mar 10 2016 4:26PM