NHER 49507 (Monument record) - Cropmarks of undated and multiphase enclosures and field boundaries

May 2007. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks of a series of undated and multiphase enclosures and field boundaries, some of which are likely to be late prehistoric to Roman in date, are visible on aerial photographs to the east of Pilson Green, South Walsham (S1-S3). A number of Iron Age to Roman date finds have been recovered from this general vicinity (NHER 13096, 36589 and 39925). The site is centred on TG 3785 1352.
This site consists of a group of multiphase ditches cropmarks, the majority of which are likely to be former field boundaries or where double ditched, trackways. Although given the location and typography it must be borne in mind that some may be drainage ditches. The majority of the ditches are aligned NW-SE and NE-SW and similar cropmarks were also recorded to the west (NHER 49508). The date of these fragmentary field boundaries is uncertain, although a late prehistoric – Roman date is probable, although some may be later. At least one of boundaries, running from TG 3773 1320 to TG 3785 1305, to the southwest of the site appear to continue the pattern of fields associated with trapezoidal enclosure of probable Roman date (NHER 49468).
S. Massey (NMP), 30 May 2007.