NHER 4485 (Monument record) - Possibly Roman enclosures and finds
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Summary
Marks of enclosures and linear features were seen after deep ploughing in 1943. Roman pottery fragments and animal remains are also reported to have been found.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF70NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NARBOROUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1943. In field west of Chalk Lane. Ground markings of straight lines and rectangular enclosures seen after deep ploughing. Pottery found was 1st to 3rd century.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Finder's Notebook (seen 1981) claims quern, bones, shells. E. Rose (NAU).
Sketch plan on (S2).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 70 NW 4.
- <S1> SNF2087 Article in Serial: 1944. [unknown]. Journal of Roman Studies. Vol XXXIV, p 80.
- <S2> SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Narborough.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (3)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 30 2025 9:52AM