NHER 18530 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Undated artificial mound

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Summary

A very large artificial ditched mound, possibly flat topped with steep sides can be seen at this spot. This may be a barrow, small motte or potentially a spoil heap from surrounding small pits.

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Map sheet TG22NW
Civil Parish AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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1982. In The Rookery, north-west of Abbot's Hall.
Very large artificial ditched mound, possibly flat topped, steep sided. Suggested as barrow, small motte, or what? -
E. Rose (NAU), 16 November 1982.

1983. Earthwork Survey.
Survey by NARG (included as part of Abbots Hall complex).
See report (S1) for plan and further details.
E. Rose (NAU), 24 October 1984.

October 1984.
This is in fact simply a spoilheap from nearby pits, the pits being the ditch.
Information from J. Wymer (NAU).

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Unpublished Report: Dollin, B. 1983. Aylsham. Abbot's Hall Farm. NARG Earthwork Survey Report.

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Feb 24 2022 9:55AM

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