NHER 11607 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of rectilinear enclosures, possible ring ditch, and possible road

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Summary

Several cropmarks are visible on aerial photographs of this site, including a possible ring ditch, which may date to the Bronze Age, and other possible enclosures of unknown date.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG40SE
Civil Parish	BURGH CASTLE, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

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1976.
Cropmarks in field south of Market Road and west of belt of trees.
Several superimposed subrectangular enclosures, and faint marks.
A possible ring ditch?

1977.
Further air photography shows site of post mill by road, a circle with a cross in centre.
D. Edwards (NAU) 18 December 1980.

In undated press cutting in file [1] claimed he saw a possible Roman road crossing this field parallel with Market Road.

Green crop on field.
Cropmarks not visible.
Slight depression runs parallel with Market Road, which may be the 'Roman road' referred to.
On air photograph TG 4905E this depression is shown to be a natural feature.
Visited E. Rose (NAU) 3 May 1979.

January 2006. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks of the medieval to post medieval post mill and its associated boundary ditches have been moved to NHER 42472.
J. Albone (NMP), 27 January 2006

Associated Sources (5)

--- SNF12482 Aerial Photograph: TG 4905B ACB 10 to D ACB 12, A ACB9, E.
--- SNF58160 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. Possible Roman road in Lothingland. 28 July.
--- 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. TG 40 SE 24.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.