NHER 19431 (Monument record) - Prehistoric pot boilers in dyke 350m southeast of Mustard Hyrn Farm
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARTHAM, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Discovered Autumn 1982 when cleaning dyke with machine.
Pot boiler site about 1m to 2m spread of burnt flints in peat at depth of about 1m.
Possibly edge of larger spread.
Site shown to J. Wymer (NAU) 8 August 1983 by [1].
No burnt material actually seen.
Site beneath water.
Information from [1].
J. Wymer (NAU) 12 August 1983.
21 November 1996. Site visit.
A few small burnt flints visible in dykeside, reported previously by [1] in 1982/3.
D. Gurney (NLA) 21 November 1996.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POT BOILER (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 29 2018 11:30AM