NHER 10835 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible Bronze Age round barrow
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Summary
A round barrow was noted at this location. It was excavated in 1931 but this produced no evidence to properly assign a date or function. Subsequent ploughing in 1955 reduced the height of the mound, and it was not visible during a visit in 1983.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUIDENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Barrow. Southwest of NHER 10834.
Spread - sandy - no visible ditch. 60cm (2ft) high.
Dug by [1] in 1931 but nothing found.
Site ploughed in 1955.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
28m diameter, 10cm high. Under young cereal.
A. J. Lawson (NAU) 11 February 1976.
18 August 1983.
Nothing visible from road, under stubble.
J. J. Wymer (NAU).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF99594 Designation: NCM Staff. 1950?-1960?. Data submitted with sheduling request. NHER 10833.
- --- SNF9410 Photograph: CXR 12.
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Quidenham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2022 8:56AM