NHER 58262 (Monument record) - Roman pit and medieval pit or ditch

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Summary

Excavation in advance of redevelopment recorded one Roman ditch and a medieval ditch or pit. Very few finds were recovered despite the proximity to Brampton Roman town (NHER 1124). Objects were limited to three prehistoric struck flints, three sherds of Roman pottery, a few fragments of undated animal bone, and a single fragment of a medieval roof tile.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG22SW
Civil Parish	BRAMPTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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16 March 2012. Trial Trench.
Evaluation of proposed development site.
The single trench excavated revealed a Roman ditch and a medieval ditch or pit. Very few finds were recovered despite the proximity to Brampton Roman Fort (NHER 1124). Objects were limited to three prehistoric struck flints, three sherds of Roman pottery, a few fragments of undated animal bone, and a single fragment of a medieval roof tile.
See report (S1) for further information.
H. Hamilton (HES), 19 November 2012.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF86143 Unpublished Contractor Report: Page, N. 2012. Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation at Railway Pightle, Marsham Lane, Brampton, Norfolk. NPS Archaeology. 3018.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (6)

Object Types (4)

FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
ROOF TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2016 2:08PM