NHER 34559 (Monument record) - Post medieval track and medieval and post medieval finds

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Summary

An archaeological evaluation carried out by the Norfolk Archaeological Unit in 1999 revealed a post medieval track, and medieval and post medieval pottery, post medieval roof tile and a clay pipe. This area was probably once at the edge of the Mere.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM17NW
Civil Parish DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

June 1999. Trial Trench.
Evaluation in advance of development.
A few late medieval and post-medieval sherds.
16th century track with clay pipes etc.
Probably indicates area was part of the Mere until about 1600.
See report (S1) for further details. The results of this work are also summarised in (S2).
An archive associated with this work has been deposited with Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2024.187).
E. Rose (NLA) 1 September 1999. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 20 October 2024.

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  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Penn, K. 1999. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation at 15 Market Hill, Diss. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 427.
  • <S2> Article in Serial: Gurney, D. and Penn, K. (eds). 2000. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk 1999. Norfolk Archaeology. XLIII Pt III pp 521-543. p 525.
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • ROOF TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • TOBACCO PIPE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2024 6:01PM

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