NHER 11834 (Monument record) - Site of possible deserted medieval settlement
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Summary
The cropmarks and earthworks of a possible deserted medieval village and moated site are visible on aerial photographs taken in the 1970s. Fragments of medieval pottery and floor tile have been found on the site, which was destroyed during the construction of a golf course.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1974 to 1977. NAU air photography.
Cropmarks and earthworks of moats, trackways and enclosures, perhaps a deserted village.
1975.
Unclassified pottery found.
1987.
Site destroyed. Medieval sherds and tile found.
See notes and details in file.
E. Rose (NAU) 23 November 1990.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF10367 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF6516/A-G; 12-JUL-1974 (HES 13/ADE 1-3, 9-12).
- --- SNF10367 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF6516/H; 26-JUN-1977 (Aerial Archaeology Foundation /(AAF) 119 67).
- --- SNF10367 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF6516/J-L; 26-JAN-1976 (CUCAP /(CUCAP) BWM 56-58).
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (6)
Object Types (4)
- POT (Undated)
- FLOOR TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ROOF TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
May 14 2025 2:44PM