NHER 16281 (Monument record) - Cropmarks of medieval road, Wayngate
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Summary
A medieval road is visible as a cropmark on RAF aerial photographs taken in 1948. This road is referred to as Wayngate in medieval documentary sources, and was removed in the 18th century when the New Park was created.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF92SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH ELMHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1948.
Cropmark of medieval road in pasture of Deer Park, leadling to Old Park. This was removed in the 18th century by the creation of the New Park.
See (S1) for further details.
E. Rose (NAU), 7 July 1980.
In a survey of the parish undertaken in 1454-5 this road is marked as Wayngate (that is, the cart-road), according to (S1).
A. Cattermole (NLA), 4 January 2008.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF10864 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1948. RAF/3G/TUD/UK/100v5 pt 1 1948 no 5048.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF8486 Monograph: Wade-Martins, P. with Yaxley, D.. 1980. Excavations in North Elmham Park 1967-1972. East Anglian Archaeology Report. Vol IX, parts 1 and 2. pp 21, 524.
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Record last edited
May 12 2011 11:23AM