NHER 51346 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible two-cell military structure

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Summary

An irregular outline of a possible two cell structure was identifed during an earthwork survey of Oak Wood in 2007. These are likely the remains of a military building associated with World War Two defenses installed in Oak Wood (NHER 38264).

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG14SW
Civil Parish UPPER SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

January 2007. Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Oak Wood Site 11:
A sharp-edged but irregular outline of a possible two cell structure was identified during a rapid earthwork survey of Oak Wood, Cracking Hill and Sheringham Wood. The remains measure 7m by 3m and are 0.2m deep. They are likely the remnants of a military building associated with the World War Two defenses in Oak Wood (NHER 38264).
Information from (S1).
H. Hamilton (NLA), 19 March 2008.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2008. Sheringham Park. Ancient Woodland Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2025 11:32AM

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