NHER 53610 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Linear and curvilinear ditches of doubtful archaeological significance and possible ring ditches

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Summary

Several linear and curvilinear ditches are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs to the north and south of Meadow Farm Lane, Horsham St Faith and Newton St Faith. There are a large number of geological features visible within the area, and it is difficult to be certain of the archaeological significance of any of these features.

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Location

Map sheet	TG21NW
Civil Parish	HORSHAM ST FAITH AND NEWTON ST FAITH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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May 2010. Norfolk NMP.
Several linear and curvilinear ditches are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs centred on TG 2249 1575.
A possible rectangular enclosure may be visible, centred on TG 2272 1591, and a second possible enclosure may be seen at TG 2229 1582.
A possible ring ditch may be visible at TG 2277 1572, and two further small ring ditches may be visible at TG 2269 1577 and TG 2269 1580.
A possible trackway is visible from TG 2269 1577 to TG 2269 1580.
There are a large number of geological features visible within the area, and it is difficult to be certain of the archaeological significance of any of these features.
E. Bales (NMP), May 2010.

Associated Sources (3)

<S1> SNF74630 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1954. RAF 542/60 0003-4 11-OCT-1954 (NMR).
<S2> SNF74631 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1954. RAF 542/60 0020-1 11-OCT-1954 (NMR).
<S3> SNF74589 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1990. OS/90224 139-40 31-JUL-1990 (NMR).

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Record last edited

Mar 27 2025 9:34AM