NHER 21347 (Monument record) - Ruins of two undated bridges
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF94SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WARHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
12 May 1985. At end of track to marshes, 9m (10 yards) east new wooden bridge over creek.
Note that the grid reference may not be accurate.
Trackway revealed in section in south bank creek - wooden stakes covered by layer of chalk and flint rubble. Top of stakes 90cm (3 feet) below present marsh surface and 1.8m (6 feet) above water level at 5pm. No trace of similar feature in north bank but not closely examined. Possible fragment of mortar bomb seen caught in stakes.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 May 1985.
May-November 2004. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey.
Inter-tidal survey (Environmental Zone 10).
Context 877:
A ruined bridge aligned roughly north to south was recorded between TF 94821 44327 to TF 94823 44321. It consisted of five posts embedded in estuarine mud.
Context 909:
Former bridge composed of four timber posts embedded in estuarine mud in-situ on the south bank of a salt marsh creek between TF 94841 44323 and TF 94830 44328. A layer of crushed chalk can be seen in the bank. In-situ.
See assessment report (S1) for further details.
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.421).
J. Allen (NLA), 19 April 2005. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 21 July 2019.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF55835 Unpublished Contractor Report: Robertson, D., Crawley, P., Barker, A., and Whitmore, S. 2005. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 1045.
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Record last edited
Feb 18 2025 10:54AM