NHER 31608 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Undated banked enclosures
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Summary
In 1995 a series of low banks forming subrectangular enclosures were noted at this location. Their location on the flood plain may suggest these features relate to some form of water management but their precise function is unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIGHTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1995.
Series of low (maximum 0.5m) banks, up to 4m total spread forming subrectangular enclosures on flood plain. Earlier watercourse channel is south, extends north to join the present stream on east. Some form of water management is probable, but precise function unclear.
See for comparison the area to north at TF 9415 3924.
Sketch plotted at 2500 in file.
B. Cushion (NLA) November 1995.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
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Record last edited
Apr 22 2013 5:30PM