NHER 26802 (Monument record) - Cropmarks and earthworks of post medieval extraction site
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
April 2002. Norfolk NMP.
A possible post medieval extractive site is visible on aerial photographs (S1). The date and archaeological origin of this feature is not definite, although extraction of some sort seems the most likely interpretation. The area of this site is very irregular in shape, measuring approximately 110m by 60m. It has a fin-like extension to the north. The surface of the ground appears to be covered with a series narrow ridges and banks arranged in a fan-like pattern. These are very closely set. The cause and function of these features is not known. They have a similar appearance to lazy bedding, but the curvilinear shape and setting makes this unlikely. The fan-like array of ridges may relate to the method of extraction, where the ground surface has been scraped by some method.
S. Massey (NMP), 16th April 2002.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF10386 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1944-1950. Norfolk Air Photo Library: RAF National Air Survey Vertical Collection. TF6535/C-D; 07-JUN-1946 (RAF/106G/UK/1571 4366-4367).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
May 15 2025 4:16PM