NHER 52251 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - The cropmarks of a possible ring ditch of uncertain origin, could feasibly be the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAISTOR ST EDMUND, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
March 2009. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks of a ring ditch, potentially represent the remains of a possible Bronze Age round barrow are visible on aerial photographs to the north of Cantley Hill, Caistor St Edmund (S1). The site is centred on TG 2441 0416. The ring ditch is slightly oval in shape and measures 17.5m by 16m and the possible traces of an inner bank or mound may be visible as a parchmark (S1). Another possible round barrow has been recorded to the north (NHER 52250), although this may relate to a former Roman structure and/or mound, see record for details.
S. Horlock (NMP), 23 March 2009.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF73397 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1962. RAF 543/1883 (F21) 0100-1 27-SEP-1962 (NMR).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (6)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Nov 21 2024 3:52PM