NHER 28713 (Find Spot record) - Medieval peat deposit
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Summary
In 1991 during gravel extraction a layer of peat was removed to reveal a compressed area of peat containing bone, pottery, tile, leather, flint, shell and wood. This material was aproximately 30cm-45cm deep, and is thought to date to the 13th to 15th centuries.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TROWSE WITH NEWTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
August 1991. Where gravel being extracted, top 3ft (0.9m) peat removed.
Overlying a compressed area of peat with much bone, pottery, tile, leather, flint, shell and wood in it.
Material down a further 12ins (30cm) to 18ins 45cm) and extended into bank.
13th/15th century deposits.
Compiled by E. B. Green (NCM), 24 August 1991.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (5)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 8 2025 8:00AM