NHER 62966 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Post-medieval extraction pit, Sir John's Belt, Holkham Park
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Summary
A Rapid Identification Survey undertaken in 2012 recorded a large former extraction pit at this location. This feature is still shown on Ordnance Survey maps as a disused pit so is probably one of the more recent examples.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF94SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLKHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May-June 2012. Walkover Survey.
Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey within Sir John's Belt (Compartment 7).
A large, deep depression recorded at TF 9022 4195 (Site 13) corresponds with a disussed extraction pit still marked on Ordnance Survey maps.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 19 September 2018.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF99692 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2012. Holkham Estate Woodland. Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 18 2025 2:12PM