Battle Bridge cist (Edlingham)
NU 11791216 (b) A cist was found in the field to the north east of Battle Bridge farm. It measured approximately 5ft 2ins x 18ins and consisted of four slabs of freestone set upright, with a coverstone. There were no finds within the cist (a).
It was encountered when ploughing during the early part of the war (1939-45) when the field was being cultivated for the first time. No remains of the cist or indications of any barrow survive. (1)
Additional Reference (2)
It was encountered when ploughing during the early part of the war (1939-45) when the field was being cultivated for the first time. No remains of the cist or indications of any barrow survive. (1)
Additional Reference (2)
N4462
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1955; E Geary
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