Monument record BRS 019 - A possible Post Medieval clay or gravel pit, visible as a cropmark.

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Summary

A possible clay or gravel pit of probable post-medieval date is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs to the south of Barsham village.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 39513 89220 (26m by 22m)
Map sheet TM38NE
Civil Parish BARSHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

A possible clay or gravel pit of probable post-medieval date is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs to the south of Barsham village, at circa TM 395892. the possible pit is about 26 metres long and up to 13 metres wide with the remains of possible earthwork banks visible on either side, although these may be cropmarks caused by differential drainage at the edges of the buried pits. (S1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. RAF 540/495 3090-1 12-MAY-1951.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 17 2013 3:49PM

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