NHER 4370 (Monument record) - Brabons Dyke, Heacham
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Summary
This is the possible course of the medieval Brabons Dyke, shown on an early 17th century estate map running north to south of the main road. The dyke has been interpreted as following the course of a possible Roman road.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEACHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
A.D.1340.
Brabon surname, Brabant.
See (S1).
(S2) appears to indicate Brabons Dyke running north to south of main road, south of River Heacham. Could this Dyke be a Roman road heading for old bridge or ford point? Road on (S3) running east from Heacham School called 'The Broadway'.
C.J.S. Green (NCM)
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6807 Monograph: Lewton-Braine, C. H. 1967. The Archaeology of Heacham and the adjoining areas.
- <S2> SNF61153 Map: 1623. Map of Caly's Manor, Heacham.
- <S3> SNF61154 Map: 1939. Ordnance Survey 6 inch.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2022 8:59AM