Monument record MRM 080 - Post Medieval sea bank.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 27940 46148 (436m by 1023m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM24NE |
| Civil Parish | MARTLESHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | WALDRINGFIELD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Post Medieval sea bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1946, on the western side of the River Deben in Martlesham and Waldringfield parishes. The bank is around 1.2 km in length and runs roughly north to south from TM 27684662 to TM 28094564. (S1) A bank is depicted in this position on the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Survey 25" maps of circa 1884 (S2) and 1904 (S3) and the southern portion of the bank is also likely to be the bank depicted on the estate plan of Martlesham from 1734. The flood defence is therefore likely to be of Post Medieval date, constructed before 1734. (S4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1635 2323-2324 09-JUL-1946.
- <S2> SXS50088 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1 mile map, 1st edition. circa 1884.
- <S3> SXS50094 Map: Ordnance Survey. c 1904. Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1 mile map, 2nd edition. 25". circa 1904.
- <S4> SXS50109 Map: Surveyed by John Kirby. 1734. 1734 plan of William Leggat's estate in Martlesham.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 20 2013 9:34AM