NHER 27895 (Monument record) - Site of possible medieval saltern

June 2003. Norfolk NMP.
The earthwork is visible as a large but low mound, beneath an immature conifer plantation (S1). The mound appears to be sub-rounded in plan, with a maximum diameter of 80m. This is almost certainly a saltern mound, formed by the waste sand from which the salt has been extracted. The courses of former saltmarsh channels can be seen to the immediate north (S1), and there are many similar mounds in this area. It is likely to medieval in date.
M. Brennand (NMP), 23 June 2003.

May 2018. Topographic Survey and Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of proposed development site.
Although an initial topographic survey of the site indicated the presence of a surviving mound at this location, subsequent trial trenching revealed no features or deposits potentially associated with salt production. There was evidence for significant recent truncation with modern made ground lying directly above natural saltmarsh deposits.
See report (S2) and NHER 68394 for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 26 July 2024.