NHER 6283 (Monument record) - Undated quarry, Weybourne Pit
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Summary
When 'Weybourne Pit' west of Middle Belt was excavated in 1956, iron conglomerate was found at the bottom. A number of broken flint and crude hammer stones were also noted and would have been used for breaking up the iron ore for extraction.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEYBOURNE, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
August to September 1956.
'Weybourne Pit' west of Middle Belt excavated; iron conglomerate found at bottom.
Cut trench 1.2m (4 feet) wide found considerable traces of broken flint and crude hammer stones used for breaking up iron ore in layer about 45cm (1 foot 6 inches) thick and 30cm (1 foot) below surface.
Sample of iron conglomerate in NCM.
Copy of letter (S1) in file.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Weybourne.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF68468 Correspondence: Noble, J. D.. 1956. Letter to R. R. Clarke (NCM). 1 October.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- HAMMERSTONE (Undated)
- METAL WORKING DEBRIS (Undated)
Related NHER Records (1)
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Record last edited
Sep 14 2007 2:29PM