NHER 12185 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Undated or possibly Bronze Age ring ditch

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The cropmarks of a ring ditch, which probably represents the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, are visible on aerial photographs. A curving section of ditch to the north of the ring ditch may represent a contemporary feature or annex to the monument.

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Map sheet TG20SW
Civil Parish SWAINSTHORPE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Ring ditch claimed on St Joseph's (Cambridge University Committee for Aerial Photography) list of air photographs at this very approximate grid reference.

March 2009. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks of a ring ditch, which probably represents the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, are visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2). The ring ditch is centred on TG 2300 0132 and is 23m in diameter. A curving section of ditch to the north of the ring ditch may represent a contemporary feature or annex to the monument. This probable Bronze Age round barrow is located on the slopes overlooking the River Tas to the east.
S. Horlock (NMP), 23 March 2009.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Oblique Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1973. CUCAP (BOB47-8) 05-JUL-1973.
  • <S2> Vertical Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1988. BKS 0897-8 14-AUG-1988 (NCC 3976-7).

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Jan 17 2025 5:37AM

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