NHER 39751 (Monument record) - Medieval or post medieval well
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARSHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Well, exposed by ploughing and subsequently part excavated by farmer.
10m south of north field boundary directly opposite end of north-east to south-west hedge beyond road. Up slight slope from west and north. Top 200mm below present surface. 2m diameter. Massive flint construction with smooth inner face and rough outer face; thickness variable. Fill of dark soil. Sections of trench show 100-200mm topsoil overlies yellow clay, but in east section, rammed clay surface between the two. No dating evidence, surrounding soil produced only late post medieval sherds.
Note cropmarks to north-east (NHER 11544) of possible house sites; (S1) shows linear housing in valley to east.
See (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 6 September 2003.
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Record last edited
Jan 7 2011 1:53PM