NHER 13523 (Monument record) - Medieval peat cuttings, Strumpshaw Broad
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Summary
A medieval peat cutting has been recorded here, although it seems likely that it has shrunk significantly since the 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG30NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STRUMPSHAW, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Medieval peat working (boundaries now unclear).
See (S1).
(S2) suggests that this is a medieval peat cutting, much reduced in size since the 19th century. Not shown on Faden's map of 1797 (S3).
D. Gurney (NLA) 27 May 2003.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6693 Monograph: Lambert, J.M. & Jennings, J.N.. 1960. The Making of the Broads: A Reconsideration of their Origin in the Light of New Evidence..
- <S2> SNF52079 Unpublished Document: Williamson, T.. 2002. Report for Broads Authority.
- <S3> SNF6047 Publication: Faden, W. and Barringer, J. C. 1989. Faden's Map of Norfolk in 1797.
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Record last edited
Jun 2 2021 9:06AM