NHER 12707 (Monument record) - Post medieval hearths or kilns
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Summary
Five circular areas of ash, bricks, clay pipe fragments, and pottery sherds were seen on the field surface after the first ploughing, and described as kilns. A later site visit in 1977 found no evidence of these.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POTTER HEIGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Mid 1960s; seen on field surface after first ploughing. [1]
Five circular areas, around 10ft (3m) across, of ash, bricks, clay pipe fragments, and sherds.
Called kilns by informant.
Site examined by A. Gregory (NAU) July 1977, but nothing seen.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2006 9:45AM