Poorly Located Monument record WNG 092 - On high chalk land at Wangford are 25 oval pits, the largest of which is 18 feet in diameter and 5 feet deep
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Summary
On high chalk land at Wangford are 25 oval pits, the largest of which is 18 feet in diameter and 5 feet deep (S1)(S2). Formerly recorded as WNG MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TL 76 82 (point) Poorly located |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SE |
| Civil Parish | WANGFORD, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
On high chalk land at Wangford are 25 oval pits, the largest of which is 18 feet in diameter and 5 feet deep (these are shown on the OS 25" map, xii, 7) (S1) at TL7583 according to (S2).
The above mentioned kilometer square is flat sandy soil now (1979) mainly under plough. The high chalk land at Wangford, possibly TL 777 815 area, is now afforested, no pits are know in the area (S2).
Nothing shown on SCC Mapinfo copies 0f 1880s (county1) or 1900s (county2) maps.
Original 25" maps need checking (not held by SCC record office).
Formerly recorded as WNG MISC
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:47AM