Monument record FLN 125 - Anomalies of WW2 Airfield, and proabable enclousres, ditches, pits and ring ditches on Land at Abbeys Road, Bungay, Flixton, Suffolk
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3235 8656 (849m by 1644m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM38NW |
| Civil Parish | FLIXTON (NEAR BUNGAY), WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (13)
- D SHAPED ENCLOSURE (Undated)
- DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Undated)
- RING DITCH (Undated)
- PIT (Undated)
- LINEAR SETTLEMENT (Undated)
- RUNWAY (20th century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- ENCLOSED SETTLEMENT (Undated)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- CONTROL TOWER (20th century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SQUARE ENCLOSURE (Undated)
- SUBRECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Undated)
- DRAINAGE SYSTEM (20th century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Full Description
Extension of archaeology that was excavated due east of the site, while the more tentative cluster in Area 3 appears to correspond with white heat-cracked flints found during fieldwalking. Numerous linear anomalies, ferrous responses and magnetic disturbance have been detected in the survey which are associated with the former WWII RAF Bungay airbase that was once located on the site. Ridge and furrow cultivation has also been marked in the south of Area 3. Responses of uncertain are scattered throughout the survey and while archaeological origins for all of the anomalies cannot be discounted, the majority are likely to have been caused by natural and/or agricultural processes. Numerous former field boundaries and land drains have also been detected. A few of the strong ferrous responses and magnetic disturbance correspond with the locations of former ponds (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF62612 Unpublished document: Cockcroft, T.. 2024. Geophysical Survey Report - Land at Abbey Road, Bungay, Flixton, Suffolk.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 16 2025 1:48PM