NHER 27043 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Post medieval drainage ditch
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Summary
A post medieval drainage ditch, related to the reclamation of the salt marsh, is visible as cropmark on aerial photographs of this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF84SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANCASTER, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October 2002. Norfolk NMP.
On 1955 RAF aerial photographs (S1), there is the cropmark of a linear feature running from TF 8236 4401 to TF 8202 4497, measuring 145m and between 1.5m and 3.5 wide. This is likely to a post medieval drainage ditch, related to the reclamation of the saltmarsh.
S. Massey (NMP), 4 October 2002.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF51403 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1955. RAF 82/1277 (F21) 0125 23-AUG-1955.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Nov 5 2014 3:17PM