NHER 36894 (Monument record) - Medieval saltern mound
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Summary
Aerial photographs taken in 1948 and 1966 show the earthwork of a possible medieval saltern mound. It is one of a large number in the area. However, the feature could just be accumulated ditch clearance debris.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WOOTTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1948 & 1966. RAF and Ordnance Survey air photography.
A possible medieval saltern is visible as an earthwork at TF 6342 2547, northwest of North Wootton.
However, the presence of a former marsh channel just to the west may indicate that this feature is merely accumulated ditch clearance debris.
See NMP plot (S1) in file.
A. Miller (Suffolk CC NMP), 30 June 2000.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2011 10:18AM