NHER 36321 (Monument record) - Early Saxon pits, post holes and pottery sherds, aggregate stockpiling area off Wash Lane
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Summary
Archaeological investigations at this site in 2001 recorded seven pits and post holes of Early Saxon date. In addition, Saxon pottery sherds and animal bone fragments were also noted on site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTERTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September-October 2001. Watching Brief.
Observation of topsoil stripping at aggregate stockpiling area.
Seven pits and post holes of possible Early Saxon date were recorded.
See report (S1) for further details. The results of this work are also summarised in (S2).
D. Gurney (NLA) 17 January 2001. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 6 May 2015.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF50862 Unpublished Contractor Report: Underdown, S. 2001. Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief at Snetterton Gravel Pit (off Bradcar Road, Shropham) and Aggregate Stockpiling Area (off Wash Lane, Snetterton). Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 634.
- <S2> SNF82150 Article in Serial: Gurney, D. and Penn, K. (eds). 2002. Excavations and Surveys in Norfolk, 2001. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLIV Pt I pp 162-177. p 175.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)
Object Types (4)
- TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- POT (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
- POT (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 20 2026 11:01AM