NHER 42197 (Monument record) - Possible Saxon or medieval saltern mound

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An earthwork of a possible Late Saxon to medieval saltern mound is visible on aerial photographs. Other possible saltern mounds are located nearby (NHER 42198, 17773).

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Map sheet TG40NE
Civil Parish HALVERGATE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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November 2005. Norfolk NMP.
An earthwork of a possible Late Saxon to medieval saltern mound is visible on aerial photographs (S1 to S3). This mound is centred on TG 4648 0730. The mound is sub rectangular in plan and measures up to 37m long by 18m wide and is bounded by drainage ditches on all sides. It is likely that this is a saltern mound of Late Saxon to medieval date. Other possible saltern mounds are located nearby (NHER 42198, 17773).
J. Albone (NMP), 29 November 2005

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK 6016-7 27-JUN-1946 (NHER TG 4608A / TG 4608C).
  • <S2> Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1963. RAF 543/2531 (F22) 23-4 14-NOV-1963 (NMR).
  • <S3> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1985. OS/85101 68-9 02-JUN-1985.

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Record last edited

Jul 18 2023 8:22AM

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