NHER 12144 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible old river channels
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
'Earthworks' claimed on St. Joseph's air photographs list at this very approximate grid reference.
10 May 1980. Ordnance Survey air photography.
Grid reference confirmed.
Soilmarks. Circular and linear light bands of soil. Doubtful archaeological significance - possibly natural/geological.
D. Edwards (NAU), 2 April 1981.
Cambridge University Committee for Aerial Photograph air photograph, copy NAU.
Earthworks shown are same as soilmarks on Ordnance Survey air photograph before destruction. They seem very odd; perhaps old river channels?
D. Gurney (NAU), D. Edwards (NAU) and E. Rose (NAU) 31 July 1990.
September 2002.
Linear low earthworks in pasture field, have appearance of river channel. This confirmed by local resident who says River Mermaid was diverted to north perhaps to feed mill. Now flows north of field, then culverted under A140.
H. Paterson (A&E), 9 September 2002.
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2022 9:49AM