NHER 42623 (Negative evidence record) - Site with no significant archaeological remains, Penfold Drive

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Summary

A sample excavation in 2005 recovered no significant archaeological remains other than a large pit, possibly a waterhole for livestock, and two smaller pits, all of uncertain date. The two ditches on the northwest edge of the site were modern field boundaries.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG10SW
Civil Parish WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

May 2005. Strip Map and Sample Excavation.
Excavation prior to development of site. Contexts 1-18?
No significant archaeological remains were found, other than a large pit, possibly a waterhole for livestock, and two smaller pits, all of uncertain date.
Two ditches on the northwest edge of the site were modern field boundaries.
See report (S1) for further details. The results of this work are also summarised in (S2).
J. Allen (NLA), 5 February 2007. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 23 November 2015.

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  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Carlyle, S. 2005. Strip, Map and Sample Excavation at Penfold Drive, Wymondham, Norfolk. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 05/95.
  • <S2> Article in Serial: Gurney, D. and Penn, K. 2006. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk in 2005. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLV Pt I pp 124-136. p 136.
  • CHARCOAL (Unknown date)

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Record last edited

Nov 23 2015 12:54PM

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