NHER 29758 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible medieval hollow way
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF81SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPORLE WITH PALGRAVE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
17 March 1988. NAU aerial photography.
Linear earthwork - possibly hollow way.
Source [1] states that the foundations of a large wall follow the hollow way.
E. Rose (NLA) 18 January 2003.
See report by [1] in file.
March 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The earthworks of the medieval hollow way (see above) are visible on visualised lidar data from a survey flown in 2022 (S2) and partially visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs, also form 2022 (S3).
J. Powell (Norfolk County Council Environment Service), 16 March 2026
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF51985 *Verbal Communication: Trindle, M.. 2003. [unknown].
- <S1> SNF11235 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). TF 8411J.
- <S2> SNF101413 LIDAR Airborne Survey: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LIDAR Data. National LIDAR Programme TM81SW DTM 1m 23-NOV-2022 TO 24-NOV-2022.
- <S3> SNF100592 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd and Getmapping Plc. unknown. Aerial Photography for Great Britain (APGB) Orthophotographs. https://www.apgb.co.uk. Bluesky International Ltd APGB Imagery TF8411 17-JUL-2022.
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Record last edited
Mar 16 2026 2:20PM