NHER 7237 (Monument) - Site of Bronze Age barrow
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Summary
In the early 19th century a Bronze Age barrow was flattened and a number of pottery urns were collected during the work. The exact location of the barrow is uncertain.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Full Description
About 1811 to 1813 ('8 or 10 years before' 1821).
Some urns found in removing a tumulus in Longham parish.
(S1) (see copy in file for NHER 7236).
R.R. Clarke (NCM) - quoted by (S2).
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (4)
- <S1> SNF6849 Publication: Mackie. 10 February . Norfolk Annals.
- <S2> SNF6712 Monograph: Lawson, A. J., Martin, E., Priddy, D. and Taylor, A. 1981. The Barrows of East Anglia. East Anglian Archaeology. No 12.
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Longham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- POT (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- POT (Undated)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Oct 3 2013 3:58PM