NHER 16578 (Monument record) - Cropmarks of undated rectilinear enclosure and possible medieval windmill

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Summary

A series of rectilinear cropmarks has been noted at this location. These may belong to small enclosures but the function and date of such enclosures is not known. This field was called Millecrundel in 15th century, which could provide evidence that a windmill stood here during the medieval period.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF83SE
Civil Parish SOUTH CREAKE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Pre September 1980.
Cropmarks.

Ordnance Survey aerial photography.
Rectilinear cropmarks (possible small enclosures).
See 6in and 1:2500 overlays.
J. Bown (NAU) 1 October 1980.

Informant notes that this field was called Millecrundel in 15th century which she takes as evidence for a windmill site.
E. Rose (NLA) 25 July 1996.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Vertical Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1970. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Ordnance Survey Vertical Collection. 74174/344; 19-JUL-1974.

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Record last edited

Sep 12 2025 9:53AM

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