NHER 53305 (Monument record) - Earthwork ditch or trench of World War Two and/or modern date

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Summary

A short section of broad ditch of unknown but possible World War Two or early modern date on meadow to the west of Whitlingham Lane, Trowse Newton, is visible on aerial photographs. The archaeological significance of this earthwork is uncertain. It is feasible that it relates to a World War Two trench or an early modern feature, such as a saw pit.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG20NW
Civil Parish	TROWSE WITH NEWTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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July 2010. Norfolk NMP.
A short section of broad ditch of unknown but possible World War Two or early modern date on meadow to the west of Whitlingham Lane, Trowse Newton, is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S3). The site is centred on TG 2466 0693. The archaeological significance of this earthwork is uncertain. It is feasible that it relates to a World War Two trench or an early modern feature, such as a saw pit.
S. Horlock (NMP), 01 July 2010.

Associated Sources (3)

<S1> SNF75700 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/70 5220-1 28-FEB-1946 (NMR).
<S2> SNF75701 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/2050 5256-7 06-MAY-1947 (NMR).
<S3> SNF75702 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1951. RAF 58/700 (Vp3) 5134-5 31-MAY-1951 (NMR).