NHER 1971 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible Bronze Age round barrow
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Summary
A semicircular ditch with an approximate diameter of 24m has been noted at this location. The ditch has a dark infill and surrounds a sand and gravel mound. It is possible this feature is a Bronze Age round barrow, but this is by no means certain.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF83NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH CREAKE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Semicircular ditch approximately 24m (80ft) diameter, 1.8-2.7m (2-3yds) wide, 0.3m (1ft) deep, 6.1m (20ft) gap, on mound of sand and gravel 0.9m (3ft) high.
Ditch has dark infill. (From NCM map).
Visible on Unit aerial photographs taken on 5 August 1977. No sign in crop of young cereal.
A. J. Lawson (NAU) 17 March 1976.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF10367 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF8637/Q; 05-AUG-1977 (HES 58/ALQ 27).
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Creake, South.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:34PM