NHER 62535 (Monument record) - Undated possible enclosure and pits

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Summary

A geophysical survey of this field undertaken in 2016 identified a number of potentially archaeologically significant anomalies. These included perpendicular linear anomalies that may represent two sides of a rectilinear enclosure and several discrete anomalies that may indicate the presence of pits. A subsequent watching brief during the excavation of a single engineering trial pit recorded no archaeologically significant features or deposits.

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  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21SE
Civil Parish THORPE ST ANDREW, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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December 2016. Geophysical Survey.
Magnetometer survey of possible development area (Area G West).
This survey identified a number of potentially archaeologically significant anomalies including two perpendicular linear anomalies that could present two sides of an enclosure. A large square-shaped positive anomaly at the point where these possible ditches meet may denote the presence of a large pit or area of burning. A number of other smaller discrete positive anomalies may also indicate pits.
The other linear anomalies detected were most likely associated with plough or tractor ruts and a large highly magnetic discrete anomaly probably indicates modern ferrous remains.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 9 February 2018.

January 2017. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of excavation of engineering trial pit in proposed development area (Trial Pit 11).
No archaeologically significant features or deposits observed.
See report (S2) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 9 February 2018.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Masters, P. 2016. Geophysical Survey of Land at Brook Farm, Norwich, Norfolk. Cranfield University. 136.
  • <S2> Unpublished Contractor Report: Morgan-Shelbourne, L. 2017. Brook Farm, Norfolk: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation and Monitoring. Pre-Construct Archaeology. R12806.

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Sep 5 2025 12:51PM

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