NHER 11705 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmark of ring ditch and possible bell barrow
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
A ring ditch, possibly dating to the Bronze Age, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. A central white mark within the ring ditch suggests that this may be the remains of a bell barrow.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF81NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON BY CASTLE ACRE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1974 and 1986. NAU air photography.
Ring ditch with central white patch, suggesting a bell barrow.
D. Edwards (NAU).
Checked by E. Rose (NAU) 20 October 1976.
Ground views in air photograph index.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF49528 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1994. TF 8316ABC, ABD.
- --- SNF49882 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1996. TF 8316ABE - ABM.
- --- SNF11689 Aerial Photograph: TF8316 A-C,E,F-M, AF-AP,AQ-AT TF8316 N-Z (ground views).
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
Feb 18 2025 10:52AM