NHER 36902 (Monument record) - Medieval saltern mound
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Summary
Aerial photographs taken in 1948 and 1967 show the earthwork of a probable medieval saltern mound. It is one of a large number in the area, and was later incorporated into a sea defence bank.
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 6389 2575, northwest of North Wootton.
The mound is one of a large group in this area and was apparently incorporated into a later sea defence, banks extending from its east and west ends.
See NMP plot (S1) in file.
A. Miller (Suffolk County Council NMP), 3 July 2000.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 15 2025 5:01PM