NHER 51366 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Small extraction pit, Sheringham Wood
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Summary
A small square pit terraced into a north-facing slope, identified during an earthwork survey of Sheringham Wood in 2008. The pit is approached by a path to the east and has been interpreted as an extraction pit.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
January 2008. Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Sheringham Wood Site 19:
An approximately 15m square pit terraced into a north-facing slope was identified during a rapid earthwork survey of Sheringham Wood. The pit is approached by a path to the east and has been interpreted as an extraction pit.
Information from (S1).
H. Hamilton (NLA), 25 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 SNF70076 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2008.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.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 5 2025 11:33AM