NHER 51345 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - World War Two Slit Trench
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Summary
A short, sinuous depression identified during an earthwork survey of Oak Wood in 2007. This is likely the remains of a World War Two slit trench, part of the military installations grouped in Oak Wood (NHER 38264).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2007. Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Oak Wood Site 10:
Sinuous depression, approximately 120m long. Variable dimensions but generally 2m wide and 0.4m deep. Roughly parallel to wood boundary and interpreted as a slit trench.
Information from (S1).
P. Watkins (HES), 19 March 2015.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF70076 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2008. Sheringham Park. Ancient Woodland Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
Mar 5 2025 11:32AM