NHER 49440 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of undated and multi-period field boundaries

May 2007. Norfolk NMP.
This site consists of a group of undated and multiphase cropmarks to the north of Hemblington Hall Road (S1-S2). The site is centred on TG 3562 1170. The date of many of these field boundaries is uncertain, as some would appear to be of possible medieval - post medieval date, whilst others would be more consistent with the pattern of fragmentary field system recorded in this area (NHER 18127, 49426-28, 49431) that are of possible late prehistoric to Roman date.
The trackway-like double ditched boundary running through the centre of the site partially coincides with the line of the South Walsham and Hemblington parish boundary and this may mark at earlier route of this division. A possible banked boundary located to the north of the site, also appears to lead towards a former quarry and therefore it is likely that this feature
S. Massey (NMP) 23 May 2007.