NHER 13121 (Monument record) - Remains of post medieval weir

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Summary

Dredging of Craymere Beck in 1977 revealed a brick structure previously hidden by earth and bushes. It is thought that this is part of a post medieval weir.

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Map sheet TG02NE
Civil Parish THURNING, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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December 1977 or January 1978.
Brick structure revealed in dredging Craymere Beck. Previously hidden by earth and bushes.
Reported to Bridewell Museum.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU), 25 January 1978.

Structure on both sides of stream, in 'modern' brick; rounded ends facing west (upstream) and at east end two triangular projections into stream. No trace of superstructure. Probably a staunch. Present depth of cutting is 5 to 6ft (1.5m to 1.8m). Informant believes it was an 18th century hydroelectric plant.
Photographs (S1) in file.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Photograph: Mr. Jackson. 1977. Photography of structure NHER 13121.

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Record last edited

Apr 13 2022 9:07AM

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