NHER 44118 (Monument record) - Post medieval sand extraction site, Norwich Road

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Summary

In 2006 an archaeological evaluation was carried out here. It was discovered that this area was used for small-scale localized sand extraction during the post medieval period. A number of other features were also present in the form of pits, postholes, ditches and a wall foundation. These appeared to be predominantly of post medieval date and may well be associated with the extraction pits or with later landuse.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TL88SE
Civil Parish THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

March 2006. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of proposed development site. Contexts 1-64?
The area was used for small scale localized sand extraction during the post-medieval period. A number of other features were also present in the form of pits, postholes, ditches and a wall foundation. These appeared to be predominantly of post medieval date and may be associated with extraction in this area.
See report (S1) for further details. The results of this work are also summarised in (S2).
J. Allen (NLA), 5 February 2007.

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  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: 2006. Land off Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk. Archaeological Evaluation. Foundations Archaeology. 473.
  • <S2> Article in Serial: Gurney, D. (ed.). 2007. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk in 2006. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLV Pt II pp 261-273. p 271.
  • CHARCOAL (Unknown date)
  • POT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
  • KNIFE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • NAIL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • VESSEL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2015 1:05PM

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