NHER 11778 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible medieval tofts or ridge and furrow

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Summary

Many small joining rectangular enclosures with broader linear features running north to south can be seen on an aerial photograph. These have been interpreted as medieval tofts or ridge and furrow.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF71NW
Civil Parish GAYTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Field north of Great Farm, area to north of two ponds marked on Ordnance Survey.
Many conjoining small rectangles with broader lines running north to south. Tofts?
E. Rose (NAU), 9 November 1976.

Noted as possible ridge and furrow by R. Silvester (NAU).

  • --- Aerial Photograph: TF 7419A-B.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Aug 24 2023 10:34AM

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