Monument record ADT 098 - Earthworks of hollow or boundary ditch of undertain date and significance, possibly medieval to post medieval
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Summary
The earthworks of a broad and shallow linear hollow, with an associated bank in places, is visible on the lidar 2m resolution DTM data to the north of The Old Rectory, Alderton. Although undated, it is perhaps most likely to be a medieval to post medieval feature, however it does share alignment with some components of ADT 099, see record for details.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3422 4260 (400m by 308m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM34SW |
| Civil Parish | ALDERTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (7)
- HOLLOW WAY? (Unknown date)
- HOLLOW WAY? (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD?)
- HOLLOW WAY? (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Unknown date)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Unknown date)
Full Description
April 2016. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The earthworks of a broad and shallow linear hollow, with an associated bank in places, is visible on the lidar 2m resolution DTM data (S1) to the north of The Old Rectory, Alderton. Although undated, it is perhaps most likely to be a medieval to post medieval feature, however it does share alignment with some components of ADT 099, see record for details.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 20th April 2016.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55747 LIDAR Airborne Survey: LIDAR airborne survey. LIDAR TM3442 Environment Agency 2m DTM 03-OCT-2012.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 29 2016 12:48PM