NHER 13518 (Monument record) - Bridge Broad, medieval peat cuttings
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Summary
This broad was partially filled in for the railway embankment that now cuts it, but is known to have been a medieval peat working. It is referred to as 'Little Broad' on Bryant's map of 1836.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WROXHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Partially filled in for railway embankment.
Medieval peat working.
See (S1).
This is called Little Broad on Bryant's map 1836.
E. Rose (NLA), November 2001.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF4947 Map: Bryant, A.. 1826. Bryant's Map of Norfolk.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6693 Monograph: Lambert, J.M. & Jennings, J.N.. 1960. The Making of the Broads: A Reconsideration of their Origin in the Light of New Evidence..
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2017 4:11PM