NHER 42400 (Monument record) - Undated possible ditch or channel and pond

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Summary

Earthworks of a curvilinear ditch and possible pond of unknown date are visible on aerial photographs. It is possible that the curvilinear ditch had its origin as a natural channel, but may have been incorporated into the drainage pattern at a later date. The possible pond feature is of unknown, but possibly medieval to post medieval, date.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG40NE
Civil Parish HALVERGATE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

January 2006. Norfolk NMP.
Earthworks of a curvilinear ditch and possible pond of unknown date are visible on aerial photographs (S1). These earthworks are centred on TG 4573 0740. A curvilinear ditch or channel extends for approximately 200m on a roughly southwest to northeast alignment. A circular feature, possibly a pond, with a diameter of 25m is located on its southeast side. It is possible that the curvilinear ditch had its origin as a natural channel, but may have been incorporated into the drainage pattern at a later date. The possible pond feature is of unknown, but possibly medieval to post medieval, date.
J. Albone (NMP), 16 January 2006

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1951. RAF 540/465 3187-8 20-APR-1951 (NMR).

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Record last edited

Nov 29 2011 1:50PM

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