Monument record BAW 136 - Possible flood defences of unknown date.
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Summary
Possible flood defences of unknown date in Bawdsey parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 35789 41190 (243m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM34SE |
| Civil Parish | BAWDSEY, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two short stretches of bank are visible as earthworks at either side of a drainage channel near Bawdsey Beach on aerial photographs taken in 1945. The first, centred on TM 35774119, is roughly 96m in length and the second, centred on TM 35914119, is roughly 132m in length. The banks may be the remains of flood defences or spoil from drainage clearance. (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50005 Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/929 4428-4429 16-OCT-1945.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 7 2013 3:13PM