NHER 62962 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Post-medieval extraction pit, Holkham Park

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Summary

A Rapid Identification Survey undertaken in 2012 identified the remains of a large former extraction pit at this location. It was possibly opened during the construction of a dam at the northern end of the lake in the 18th century.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF84SE
Civil Parish HOLKHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

May-June 2012. Walkover Survey.
Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey of Holkham Estate woodland (Compartment 2d).
A large bulbous depression identified at TF 8814 4332 (Site 7) is the remains of a former extraction pit cut into the western slopes near the lake. It was possible associated with construction of the dam to the north.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 19 September 2018.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2012. Holkham Estate Woodland. Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2025 2:12PM

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