NHER 51355 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible extraction pits in Oak Wood

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Summary

A group of four shallow pits identified during an earthwork suvey of Oak Wood in 2007. While they are similar in form to known iron-working pits very little of the spoil generally associated with such pits was visible during the survey. Groups of ironworking pits have previously been identified nearby in Sheringham Park (NHER 38344) and in Weybourne Wood (NHER 6280, NHER 6281, NHER 6282, NHER 38640) to the southwest.

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Location

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

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January 2007. Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Oak Wood Site 20:
A group of four shallow, sub-circular pits was identified during a rapid earthwork survey of Oak Wood, Cracking Hill, and Sheringham Wood. The depressions measure up to 4m in diameter and 0.3m deep and are similar in form to iron-working pits. However, little spoil was visible. Groups of ironworking pits have previously been identified nearby in Sheringham Park (NHER 38344) and in Weybourne Wood (NHER 6280, NHER 6281, NHER 6282, NHER 38640) to the southwest.
Information from (S1).
H. Hamilton (NLA), 20 March 2008.

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 SNF70076 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2008.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.

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2025 11:33AM