NHER 11543 (Monument record) - North Barsham deserted medieval village

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Summary

Rectangular shaped enclosure earthworks and surrounding ditches in this field probably represent the house platforms of North Barsham deserted medieval village. They are visible on aerial photographs.

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Map sheet TF93SW
Civil Parish BARSHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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In the tadpole shaped field lying between the river and the road south-east of North Barsham church; rectangular ditched enclosures, with in the 'head' of the 'tadpole' a raised circular platform. Possible traces of another nearby.
Probably North Barsham deserted medieval village.

18 October 1979.
These are visible as large earthworks on the ground, irregular mounds surrounded by ditches in pasture.
Earthworks in excellent condition, standing to 1m in places.
H. Paterson (NLA) 14 June 1993.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: TF9132 A,B; TF9134 B,F; TF9135 E.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Feb 8 2011 11:22AM

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