NHER 63409 (Negative evidence record) - Site with no evidence for archaeologically significant remains

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Summary

Archaeological work at this site between 2008 and 2010 revealed no significant features or deposits. Trial trenching in 2008 revealed a single linear feature that was interpreted as a possible furrow. The presence of this feature and a thick subsoil layer were seen as evidence of medieval open-field agriculture. A watching brief maintained during subsequent groundworks in 2009/2010 had similarly negative results, with no archaeologically significant remains observed. No finds were recovered during either phase of work.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG13NW
Civil Parish	BACONSTHORPE, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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September-November 2008. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of site on proposed route of Sheringham Shoals Offshore Windfarm Grid Connection cable (Trenches 38-39).
A possible furrow was the only feature exposed in the two trenches excavated at this location. This feature and the presence of a thick subsoil layer were seen as evidence for medieval open-field agriculture.
See reports (S1) and (S2) for further details. This work is also noted in (S3).
Previously recorded under NHER 51442.
S. Howard (HES), 20 March 2012. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 5 June 2019.

2009-2010. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of topsoil stripping and other groundworks associated with installation of the Sheringham Shoals Offshore Windfarm Grid Connection cable.
No archaeologically significant features or deposits observed and no finds recovered.
Final report awaited. See assessment report (S2) for further details. This work is also noted in (S3).
Previously recorded under NHER 51442.
S. Howard (HES), 20 March 2012. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 5 June 2019.

A combined archive comprising material from both phases of archaeological work at this site has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.361).
P. Watkins (HES), 5 June 2019.

Associated Sources (3)

<S1> SNF92707 Unpublished Contractor Report: Hickling, S. 2010. Archaeological Evaluations along the route of the Sheringham Shoals Offshore Windfarm Grid Connection. NAU Archaeology. 1808b.
<S2> SNF80710 Unpublished Contractor Report: Hickling, S. 2010. An Archaeological Evaluation, Excavation and Watching Brief along the route of the Sheringham Shoals Offshore Windfarm Grid Connection. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. NAU Archaeology. 1808c.
<S3> SNF81775 Article in Serial: Gurney, D. and Hoggett, R. 2010. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk in 2009. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLVI Pt I pp 135-147. p 146.