NHER 1861 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Probably modern mound

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Summary

A tree-covered mound noted in a plantation is probably a modern landscaping feature.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF94SE
Civil Parish STIFFKEY, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Mound in plantation northeast of rectory; round. Very angular; looks modern; probably landscape gardening feature. Seen by R. R. Clarke (NCM), 11 September 1947.

10m diameter, 1.5m high, covered in trees. Tree mound?
A. J. Lawson (NAU), 11 September 1974.

Several large trees on it, 100 to 150 years old, some felled. Not a barrow. From terracing for tennis courts or house?
J. J. Wymer (NAU), 6 April 1987.

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Stiffkey.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 94 SE 4.

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Record last edited

May 13 2016 10:39AM

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