Monument record GED 043 - Medieval area of ridge and furrow, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
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Summary
An area of ridge and furrow of possible medieval date is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north west of Gedgrave Broom, in Gedgrave parish
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 40616 49594 (718m by 547m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | GEDGRAVE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ridge and furrow of possible medieval date is visible as earthworks to the north west of Gedgrave Broom, centred on circa TM406496, Gedgrave parish. The ridge and furrow is orientated north west to south east, and covers an area of almost 20 hectares. It appears to be overlain by possible spoil heaps from the quarry in the adjacent field to the south east (see GED 040).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SXS50085 Photograph: USAAF. USAAF Air Photograph. US 7PH/GP/LOC132 5016-7 30-DEC-1943.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2013 9:30AM