NHER 3339 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible mound of unknown date

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Summary

A possible man-made earthwork has been noted in this area since 1957. A site visit in 1979 noted that the mound of the earthwork was roughly circular, very large at around 2m high and very wide. Investigation showed that it was composed largely of clayey soil, and resembles a barrow. It is unlike any other feature in this area, and may be connected with peat digging or a natural feature.

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Map sheet	TF62SE
Civil Parish	ROYDON (NEAR LYNN), WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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25 August 1957.
Irregular mound noted here, by R. R. Clarke, described as probably natural.

1979. Site visit.
Mound is very large, around 2m high and very wide, roughly circular. Holes in top show it is composed largely of clayey soil. Resembles a barrow, and unlike any other feature in the area - but might be connected with peat digging.
E. Rose (NAU), 18 September 1979.

January 1985.
Very irregular, no ditch - probably a natural mound.
J. Wymer (NAU).

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Roydon.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Roydon (near Lynn) (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Apr 17 2018 2:10PM