NHER 19430 (Monument record) - Prehistoric pot boilers in dyke of second marsh to west of Ferrygate Lane
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARTHAM, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Discovered Autumn 1982, when cleaning dyke with machine.
Pot boiler site about 16m spread of burnt flints on both sides of dyke at depth of about 1m below peat, above white marl.
Seen by J. Wymer (NAU) 8 August 1983.
Sample taken in plastic bag (450g) of burnt material thrown up beside dyke by machine.
Archaeological level not seen as below water.
Auger confirmed depth of burnt flint.
Information from [1].
J. Wymer (NAU) 12 August 1983
Further excavation 1983 see file.
See (S1) and (S2) in file.
1996.
[1] adds to earlier report, as follows: large potboilers in centre of site, smaller ones around the edge; covered by a 'soapy' layer; small upright timbers also found (?around the edge), said to be hazel.
20 November 1996. Site visit.
Nothing else to add.
D. Gurney (NLA) 21 November 1996.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- POT BOILER (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- WORKED OBJECT (Undated)
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Record last edited
Feb 22 2022 8:09AM