NHER 64429 (Monument) - Possible peat extraction pits
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG42SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORSEY, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
May-October 2010. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of new drainage dyke excavated as part of the Broadland Flood Alleviation Project (Compartment 6a).
At approximately TG 44440 21600 it was observed that there were three distinct areas where the clay extended into the peat. These features, which may well have been peat extraction pits, were reported by the machine driver but not seen by the archaeologist.
It is recorded that conditions for monitoring in this area were very poor, with waterlogged ground restricting access by foot.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 28 August 2020.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF100802 Unpublished Contractor Report: Wallis, H. 2016. Somerton, Horsey and Hickling, Compartment 6a, Broadland Flood Alleviation Project. Monitoring of Works under Archaeological Supervision and Control. Heather Wallis. 183.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Aug 28 2020 12:31AM