NHER 1668 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible Bronze Age round barrow
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
A mound was situated in this area, west of Peddars Way and north of Shernbourne Covert. Part surviving in 1976 to 32m in diameter, but has been levelled by ploughing. Trial excavation before 1948 indicated the presence of charcoal, which may indicate that it was a Bronze Age round barrow with a cremation.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF73SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October 1949.
Mound west of Peddars Way and north of Shernbourne Covert.
Around 100ft (30m) diameter and around 2ft (0.6m) high (ploughed out barrow?).
First reported 1948.
Trial hole by Thatcher found charcoal (?cremated interment).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
1976.
Around 33m diameter, 20cm high. Ploughed.
A.J. Lawson (NAU), 17 March 1976.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
Feb 16 2021 8:04AM