Monument record WLB 047 - A 825m length of sea bank is visible as an earthwork to the south of Walberswick on 1945 aerial photographs
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Summary
A 825m length of sea bank is visible as an earthwork to the south of Walberswick on 1945 aerial photographs
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 49762 74449 (640m by 378m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47SE |
| Civil Parish | WALBERSWICK, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An 825m length of sea bank is visible as an earthwork to the south of Walberswick on 1945 aerial photographs (S1). It runs along the western edge of a channel and some coastal saltmarsh, and would probably have formed part of the system of flood defences in this area. Many of these flood defence banks have their origins in the post-medieval period, so it is quite likely that these do too. They may well have been associated with other banks in the area (see WLB 038 and WLB 046).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 106G/UK929 Frms4121-4122 16-Oct-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2004 4:56PM