NHER 33536 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Roman or medieval house platforms
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG02SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BINTREE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1946.
RAF air photograph shows series of enclosures/tofts partly on earthworks in north half, soil marks in southern portion.
1988.
Earthworks now arable land, considerable spread of pottery found on surface indicating Roman and medieval settlement sites on south-west flanks of Bintree Common. South portion is recreation ground - not inspected. One slight rise in centre of arable has some clay on surface with flint scatter and could be building position as pottery concentration noted in this area. Marked on 1:10 000 map as C1.
Pottery:
Roman greyware - four jar rims, one bowl rim, four bases, nine body sherds. Several of reasonable site and fairly fresh.
Medieval unglazed - one bowl rim, three bases, twenty body sherds.
Glazed Grimston - one strap handle, one 'arm' attachment for face jug, four body sherds.
I.D. A. Rogerson (NLA).
B. Cushion (NLA), 9 April 1998.
August 2005.
C1 does not appear to be marked on the 1:10 000 map.
M. Dennis (NLA), 1st August 2005.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF11984 Aerial Photograph: TG 02/TG 0123/A.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2025 3:59PM