NHER 41417 (Monument record) - Thirteen irregular undated mounds, possible evidence of quarrying

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Summary

In 2004 the Norfolk Rapid Coastal Survey noted at least thirteen low irregular mounds on a sand dune rising behind the beach and saltmarshes. It is thought that this is likely to be the result of quarrying activity noted to the east and northeast, though these features remain undated.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF63SW
Civil Parish SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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May-November 2004. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey.
Inter-tidal survey (Environmental Zone 3), Context 1070:
On a sand dune rise behind the beach and saltmarshes.
At least thirteen low irregular mounds. Likely to be the result of quarrying to the east and northeast.
May be NHER 26639.
See assessment report (S1) for further details.
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.421).
J. Allen (NLA), 13 April 2005. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 21 July 2019.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Robertson, D., Crawley, P., Barker, A., and Whitmore, S. 2005. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 1045.

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2019 9:35AM

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