NHER 1761 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Post-medieval sea defence bank
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Summary
The line of a former post-medieval sea defence bank, now removed and visible on aerial photographs.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF84SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM NORTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Former flood bank, removed on (S1).
R. R. Clarke (NCM)
October 2002. Norfolk NMP.
(NGR amended from original TF 8357 4336).
The soilmarks of a former post medieval sea bank is visible on aerial photographs, see (S1).
Two sinuous linears, both between 4m and 5m across, are visible running from TF 8344 4335 to TF 8350 4337 and from TF 8351 4337 to TF 8353 4339.
S. Massey (NMP), 3 October 2002.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Burnham Norton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF51330 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1571 3025-6 07-JUN-1946 (Norfolk SMR TF 8343A-B).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 13 2025 3:43PM