NHER 63094 (Negative evidence record) - Site with no evidence for archaeologically significant remains

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Summary

Trial trenching at this site in 2018 revealed no archaeologically significant features or deposits. A large hollow exposed in one of the trenches was interpreted as being either a natural feature or an infilled pond. A single medieval pottery sherd and post-medieval brick fragments were the only finds recovered.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TM08SW
Civil Parish	NORTH LOPHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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June 2018. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of proposed development site.
The two trenches excavated revealed a single large feature with a sterile fill interpreted as either a silted up natural hollow or the remains of a small pond. Groundwater was encountered during the excavation of this feature.
The small number of finds recovered included a single sherd of medieval pottery and two post-medieval brick fragments.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 11 November 2018.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF99760 Unpublished Contractor Report: Newman, J. 2018. The Cedars, 8 The Street, North Lopham, Norfolk. Archaeological Evaluation Report. John Newman Archaeological Services.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)

Object Types (2)

POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Nov 18 2018 6:40PM