NHER 36909 (Monument record) - Medieval saltern mound and pond
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Summary
Aerial photographs taken in 1948 and 1967 show the earthwork of a probable medieval saltern mound and a possibly associated pond to its west. The mound is one of a large number in the area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WOOTTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1944 & 1967. RAF and Ordnance Survey air photography.
A probable medieval saltern is visible as an earthwork and soilmark at TF 6339 2602, northwest of North Wootton.
An apparent pond is visible just to the west and may well be associated with the saltern.
The mound is one of a large group in this area.
See NMP plot (S1) in file.
A. Miller (Suffolk County Council NMP), 3 July 2000.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF10400 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1970. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Ordnance Survey Vertical Collection. 67069/214-215; 24-APR-1967.
- --- SNF87690 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photography from the Historic England Archive. RAF/106G/LA67 4156 1944.
- <S1> SNF50513 Map: NMP Plot.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 16 2025 11:11AM