NHER 1571 (Monument record) - Undated well
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Summary
An undated well lined with carstone was found here. About 6m down the well a fragment of 16th century Bellarmine pottery and two horse skulls were recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 1935. Old well found lined with 'carstone'.
3.99m (12 foot) down here found Bellarmine jars of 16th century and two horse skulls.
Information from [1].
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Noted in (S1) called Roman - error corrected in (S2) by [2].
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF89829 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Dersingham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF318 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1935. [unknown]. 12 September.
- <S2> SNF57710 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1935. [unknown]. 12 September.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Sep 19 2013 2:24PM