NHER 16608 (Monument record) - Site of medieval manor of Welhams
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Summary
Fieldwalking has recovered medieval and post medieval pottery and other finds from this site, which has been interpreted as the probable site of the medieval manor of Welhams.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM29SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG STRATTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1980.
Site of farm shown on 1754 sketch map with deed of sale in NRO.
Farm not there on (S1).
3 medieval sherds.
4 lead glazed earthenware.
1 stoneware sherd.
All worn and latter 5 17th century.
Tile fragments.
Glass.
Slag.
Identified by W. Milligan (NCM) 29 September 1980.
(S2) suggests as site of Welholmes or Welhams Manor.
See (S2) for more details.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF63160 Map: 1838. Long Stratton St Michael Tithe Map.
- <S2> SNF4293 Article in Serial: Addington, S. 1982. Landscape and Settlements in South Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXVIII Pt II pp 97-139. p 108.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (5)
- METAL WORKING DEBRIS (Undated)
- TILE (Undated)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 14 2026 11:18AM