NHER 3371 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible cropmark of undated double rectangular enclosure

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Summary

Documentary evidence indicates the presence of cropmarks of a double rectangular enclosure of unknown date and function at this location. However, there is no evidence of these on recent aerial imagery.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF61NW
Civil Parish NORTH RUNCTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Cropmarks indicated on Norwich Castle Museum map (S2) show a double rectangular enclosure of unknown date and function.
E. Rose (NAU/NLA).

July 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
Examination of recent aerial imagery, including Google Earth aerial photography and Environment Agency lidar data did not reveal any evidence for cropmarks or earthworks at this location. This area has been in use as a playing field since at least 1966 (S4). A rectangular area has frequently been marked out for use in games.
H. Hamilton (HES), 07 July 2026.

  • <S1> Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Runcton, North.
  • <S2> Map: NCM. NCM Record Map.
  • <S3> Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1960-1969. Ordnance Survey Map. 1:2,500. 1960's Revisions.. Paper. 1:2,500. TF6415-TF6515 - AA (Revised 1966, Published 1968).

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Record last edited

Jul 7 2026 4:50PM

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