NHER 13505 (Monument record) - Possible medieval earthworks and medieval pottery

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Summary

Possible earthworks have been noted at this spot. These may be medieval house platforms or related to drainage. Medieval pot has also been recovered.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG00SE
Civil Parish DEOPHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

North of Hackford church.
Possible earthworks noted by [1] and stoneware and medieval coarse and glazed pottery found in molehill.
A. Rogerson (NAU), 1978.

Earthworks resemble slight house platforms, but a winding ditch amongst them makes writer think they may well be just drainage.
E. Rose (NAU), 7 December 1978.

September 2005.
Slight earthworks visible in pasture field, with many nettle patches. Winding ditch mentioned in 1978 not visible. Owner recalls 'dtich' being filled in by Council, and drain inserted a few years ago.
H. Paterson (A&E), 26 September 2005.

August 2011. Norfolk NMP.
The earthworks of possible medieval house platforms described above have not been identified on the consulted aerial photographs.
S. Tremlett (NMP), 10 August 2011.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Unpublished Document: H. Paterson (A&E), MPP. Section 17 Management Agreement.
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2012 5:59PM

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