NHER 36425 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Complex undated cropmarks

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Summary

Complex cropmarks can be seen on an aerial photograph. They probably represent multi-period activity. A possible park boundary, an undated square enclosure and an undated field system can be seen. These may be associated with Baconsthorpe Castle (NHER 6561).

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG13NW
Civil Parish HEMPSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

19 July 1996. NLA air photography.
A complex series of features probably representing multi-period activity.
An extensive curving linear feature appears to run parallel with and in conjunction with the existing field boundaries (some of them). It is not clear why this feature is curving, possibly a park boundary? The feature appears to be post-dated by an approximately square enclosure with an entrance at its northeast side. The remainder of the features probably represent land division boundaries and enclosures/fields. These features have the appearance of medieval/post medieval land or park boundaries, possibly associated with Baconsthorpe Castle/Hall.
Not visible on (S1).
M. Brennand (NLA), 29 August 2001.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1996. TG 1138A - G.
  • <S1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1813. OS 1st Edition 2".

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Sep 1 2023 8:03AM

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