NHER 62552 (Monument) - Remains of modern boat

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Summary

A watching brief maintained during groundworks at this site between 2008 and 2011 recorded the iron frame of an abandoned boat. An inscribed plaque indicated that the boat had a capacity of "86 persons" and it is possible that it was originally a lifeboat for a commercial vessel.

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Map sheet TG41NW
Civil Parish POTTER HEIGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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September 2008-September 2011. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of groundworks undertaken as part of Broadland Flood Alleviation Project (Compartment 6).
Strimming of the undergrowth at this location revealed the iron frame of a boat. This boat was approximately 10m with a pointed prow and rounded stem. A single fragment of wood attached to the frame was inscribed "86 persons". It is therefore possible that it was originally built as a lifeboat for a commercial vessel, perhaps later used as river pleasure craft.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 7 February 2018.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Wallis, H. 2016. Womack Water to Hickling Broad, Compartment 6, Broadland Flood Alleviation Project. Monitoring of Works under Archaeological Supervision and Control. Heather Wallis. 175.
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Sep 21 2020 4:27PM

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