NHER 10847 (Find Spot record) - Possible prehistoric burnt mound at Park Common Farm
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Summary
A layer of prehistoric burnt flints was cut into in an area where there are no other stones. Burnt prehistoric flints were found when drains were cut.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KENNINGHALL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1967.
Cut through spread of pot boilers around 18m to 27m (20 yards to 30 yards) across, and at least 60cm (2 feet) deep in clay with clay beneath. Near 'lows' which could be caused by marling. Fields which these areas are in have no stones.
Pot boilers found while digging drains.
Samples seen NCM April 1967.
W. Milligan (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Kenninghall.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 08 NE 13.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POT BOILER (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2026 2:47PM