NHER 39223 (Monument record) - Cropmarks of possible undated polygonal enclosure
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG33SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2005. Norfolk NMP.
Cropmarks of a possible undated polygonal enclosure are visible on aerial photographs (S1). This cropmark is centred on TG 3376 3200. The possible enclosure is incomplete but appears to have five sides. Its maximum external dimensions are 34m by 33m with a ditch up to 3m wide. A 5m wide break in the ditch present on the eastern side of the enclosure could represent an entrance, but his is not certain. A second break in the cropmark at its southeast corner appears to be caused by the feature being masked. A small quantity of Roman pottery has been found immediately to the north of this cropmark (NHER 7047). It is possible that this enclosure is of Iron Age to Roman date, although an earlier prehistoric or Anglo-Saxon date need not be ruled out. However, this cropmark is only visible on one set of aerial photographs and it is possible that it is actually a combination of natural and agricultural features.
(S1)
J. Albone (NMP), 19 January 2005
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF55375 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1955. RAF 82/1214 (F22) 0311-2 06-JUN-1955 (NMR).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2012 4:18PM