NHER 65760 (Find Spot record) - Burnt flint scatter
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUNTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
2016. Casual Observation.
A spread of burnt flint has been observed throughout the garden. The flint occurs is a scatter of small areas of bare soil. The pieces are small, rarely more than 2cm. It is possible that these find scatters represent prehistoric settlement in the area. The nearby Top Common is a very wet area, and the adjacent road name "The Springles" when combined with this may indicate the presence of a former spring. However, no springs have been noted on historic maps examined.
Information from informal communication (S1).
H. Hamilton (HES), 01 June 2022.
April 2016. Casual Observation.
Additional burnt flint was observed during further work in the rear garden. A 2m by 1m area was exposed. The burnt flint was located in a layer of soil beginning approximately 10cm below the turf and extending for a depth of approximately 10cm. The extent of the layer continued beyond the area of gardening work.
Information from informal communication (S1).
H. Hamilton (HES), 01 June 2022.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF101603 Correspondence: Cushion, B. 2016. Email communication between B. Cushion and A. Yardy regarding finds and earthworks in Runton.. 21 March 2016 to 20 April 2016.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- BURNT FLINT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC? to 42 AD?)
- BURNT FLINT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC? to 42 AD?)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 1 2022 12:42PM