NHER 67168 (Monument record) - Possible post-medieval cess pit

February 2004. Field Observation.
Mechanical excavator fell through courtyard at TF 6158 2022 just to west of detached outbuilding constructed of English bond brickwork with diagonal skintlings and open diamond mullioned window, probably 17th century warehouse, later altered [Red Barn; NHER 67165].
Hole examined by E. Rose (NLA). Barrel vaulted chamber, proved to be that into which a traction engine fell c.1977 and resulting hole filled with cement, before that it extended up to end of above described building. Remaining section 3.69m east to west, width north to south 1.60m. Former rectangular hole in vault 1.19m long infilled carefully with brick vaulting around manhole. Height min. 600mm but rubble obscures base. Inner surface cemented. Original bricks seem 18th to early 19th century. Scapula and tibia found, apparently animal. Set just south of traces of wall and floor; another wall footing discovered to south. Probably a cesspit formerly under a building, compare with examples at Southrepps Hall and The Orchards, Aylsham.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 16 February 2004.
Previously recorded under NHER 5483.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 20 July 2023.