NHER 12706 (Monument record) - Six timber posts and a firepit of unknown date

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Summary

Remains of six timber posts were discovered during the laying of sewer pipes. Close to them was also found a deposit of ash and charcoal interpreted as a firepit. The trench was quickly filled in, and workmen apparently found and removed some pottery sherds.

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Map sheet TG41NW
Civil Parish POTTER HEIGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1960s. Found at depth of around 3ft (0.9m) in laying sewer pipes up land to Broadhaven Nurseries. [1]
Remains of timber posts of around 2ft (0.61m) diameter, six in line about 5ft (1.5m) apart. Close to them deposit of ash and charcoal around 10ft (3m) across, called a firepit. Timber rotten and crumbled away.
Trench quickly filled in; workmen said to have found and removed pottery.
Information from NCM.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • POT (Undated)

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2006 9:41AM

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