Monument record STN 201 - Marl or Gravel pits, Compartment 5044
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Summary
Two probable marl or gravel pits identified during a rapid earthwork survey.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8266 8585 (60m by 128m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL88NW |
| Civil Parish | SANTON DOWNHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1998: Rapid earthwork survey identified two pits: Pit 1 was 50x30m, 3m deep. Pit 2 was a shallow depression, 5m diameter, 0.5m deep. These pits are probable marl or gravel pit, although Pit 2 was very small. Pit 1 was marked on 1928 OS map and the area was forested by this date (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50361 Unpublished document: Pendleton, C. and Sommers, M.. 1998. Rapid Earthwork Identification Survey for Forest Enterprise.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 22 2019 1:43PM