NHER 49691 (Monument record) - Cropmarks of an undated square enclosure

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Summary

A cropmark of a square enclosure is visible on aerial photographs. This cropmark was previously recorded as part of NHER 11697. The date and function of the enclosure are unknown.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF91NW
Civil Parish LONGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Late 2005. Aerial Photograph Interpretation.
Further features seen in the course of desk top evaluation for NHER 41949.
Cropmarks seem to demonstrate the presence of a large (double ditched?) square enclosure. This was previously recorded under NHER 11697.
See report (S1) for further details.
J. Allen (NLA), 15 February 2007.

August 2007. Norfolk NMP.
A cropmark of a square enclosure of unknown date is visible on aerial photographs (S2-S3). This cropmark was previously recorded as part of NHER 11697. The enclosure is slightly sub-square in plan with a ditch measuring up to 3m in width. The enclosure has external dimensions of 34m by 32m. There are no obvious entrances. The date and function of the enclosure are unknown.
J. Albone (NMP), August 2007.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Hounsell, D. 2006. Bittering Quarry Extension, Longham, Norfolk. An Archaeological Evaluation. Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeological Field Unit. 848.
  • <S2> Oblique Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1988. NHER TF 9316AG-AH (NLA 200/DVH7-8) 05-JUL-1988.
  • <S3> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1988. NHER TF 9316AL-AM (NLA 200/DVH11-2) 05-JUL-1988.

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Record last edited

Jun 30 2022 8:39AM

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