Monument record M4602 - Practice trench, Claypit Wood, Thoresby Border, Worksop
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 63899 73699 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK67SW |
District | Bassetlaw |
Civil Parish | Worksop, Bassetlaw |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A deep straight trench with spoil heaped on either side. Probably the work of the trench digging tank known to have operated in the Park in WW2 - this is known to have dug trenches over 6ft wide and 6ft deep. (2).
An old tyre and a tin bath have been dumped in the trench which has scrubby birch growing in it. (1)
See M 4590 - record for Clumber Park.
Data Held (Document). SNT2647.
(1), Arch Office
<1> Beamish HJH, 1986, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands - The National Trust Archaeological Survey (Monograph). SNT35.
Other Refs: site no. 60344
<2> Pickersgill RS, 1964, Notts Countryside, vol 23, p 22 (Published document). SNT1149.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM