NHER 2481 (Monument record) - Roman period floors, possible salt works
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Summary
Boring in 1932 discovered evidence of Roman period floors and briquetage associated with a possible salt works thought to be located in this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL59NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
26 October 1932. 1/2 mile (800m) north of Lakes End. Boring by Horse Head Drain (southeast of Model Farm). [1]
Roman floors, briquetage etc in situ in freshwater clay (87 cm), overlying peat (60 cms) and buttery clay (483 cms), probably resting on lower peat.
Information from Fenland Research Commitee.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Upwell.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 59 NW 8.
- <S1> SNF4989 Article in Serial: [unknown]. Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. 43-18.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- BRIQUETAGE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 24 2018 12:31PM