NHER 37059 (Monument record) - Possible flint mine of unknown date

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Summary

An earthwork hollow that may be the remains of flint mining or extraction. However, the depression may also have a military origin. A similar depression has been noted nearby, see NHER 37060.

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Map sheet TL89NE
Civil Parish HILBOROUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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2000-2002. Woodland Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Management Unit L2, Site 129:
Sub-circular depression, 0.5m deep and partially surrounded by spoil banks. Potentially of military origin, although a pre-military origin, perhaps for flint extraction, is possible. Similar to nearby NHER 37060.
See report (S1) for further details.
D. Gurney (NLA), 12 March 2002. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 12 May 2015.

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  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2002. STANTA ILMP Woodland Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.

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May 13 2015 1:30PM

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