NHER 10620 (Monument record) - Site of medieval vineyard
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Summary
The possible site of a medieval vineyard.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DITCHINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Vineyard on Bath Hills north side of river. 'The Earls Vineyard'. 13th century. See (S1).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
One may query the accuracy of reference (S1) as a large vineyard was established here in the 18th century, suggesting confusion; unless the 18th century planters knew of the earlier vineyard and profited by the knowledge see (S2).
E.Rose 24 November 1993.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Ditchingham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF4148 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1930. Eastern Daily Press. 8 April.
- <S2> SNF6875 Article in Serial: Manning, M.. 1993. Taking the Waters in Norfolk.. NIAS Journal. Vol 5, no 3, p 143.
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Record last edited
Sep 18 2013 4:54PM