Monument record FEX 202 - Small pits of unknown date and function visible in the inter-tidal zone of the River Orwell.
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Summary
Small pits of unknown function visible in the inter-tidal zone of the River Orwell near Waltonferry
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 27408 34201 (101m by 74m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Small rectilinear pits of unknown date and function are visible as earthworks in the inter-tidal zone, centred on TM 27423419, in the Orwell Estuary near Waltonferry, on aerial photographs taken in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The pits, each no bigger than 5m by 3m, are located to the west of the oyster beds (FEX 195) on an area of mud flat that is only visible at low tide. The function of the pits is unclear but they may be related to the construction of the oyster beds. (S1) (S2) (S3)
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2013 12:18PM