NHER 34823 (Find Spot record) - 16th century pottery

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Summary

Observation of the exit holes for electricity cables laid under the River Chet recorded fragments of 16th century pottery.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM39NE
Civil Parish HECKINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

April-July 1998. Watching Brief.
Observation of exit orifices of moledrain tunnel beneath River Chet for carrying electric cables.
Locations of exits from engineers plan.
Report (S1) notes that "… a few sherds of late 16th century pottery" were recovered, although it does not specify whether this was at one end or both.
The other exit is site NHER 34822.
Documentary material associated with this work has been deposited with Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2025.169).
E. Rose (NLA), 6 January 2000. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 14 April 2015 and 31 August 2025.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Hobbs, B. 1999. Report on a Watching Brief on the Trowse to Thurlton Pylon Replacement Scheme. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 469.
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Record last edited

Aug 31 2025 11:39AM

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