NHER 37031 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Boundary feature, Madhouse Plantation
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
A field survey carried out between 2000 and 2002 noted a considerable and unusual boundary feature, consisting of a deep ditch with a bank on each side. The name of the plantation comes from a local story is that this was near the site of an early private lunatic asylum (NHER 60736).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOTTINGTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
2000-2002. Woodland Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Madhouse Plantation. Management Unit F, Site 45:
Considerable and unusual boundary feature, consisting of a deep ditch with a bank on each side.
See report (S1) for further details.
D. Gurney (NLA), 12 March 2002. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 12 May 2015.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
May 13 2015 1:28PM