NHER 26614 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible ridge and furrow or water meadow earthworks
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 2001. Norfolk NMP.
Part of this site was previously recorded under NHER 35548 and the features were interpreted as water meadows. However the earthworks consist of ridges and furrows, which are narrow and closely spaced, aligned in an approximate east to west direction (S1). This area was probably only suitable for agricultural purposes after the construction of sea defence banks in the 18th century, and the system is likely to be relatively late in date. It is possible, but less likely, that this has been undertaken for forestry planting and is in fact 20th century in date. The earthworks may also represent a form of improvement for pasture and therefore act in a similar manner to water meadows.
M. Brennand (NMP), 16 August 2001.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF52723 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1427 4059 16-APR-1946 (SMR TF 6630B).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
Nov 21 2025 10:27AM