NHER 38343 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Possible Late Saxon to medieval iron working pits in Sheringham Park

October 2003. Norfolk NMP.
A group of earthwork pits visible on RAF aerial photographs from 1946 (S1) and Ordnance Survey aerial photographs from 1969 (S2), in the grass of Sheringham Park. These consist of several clusters of two to eight pits, ranging from 1m to 5.5m across. It is possible that these pits are the result of iron ore procurement, as is known at other pit groups in the area (NHER 6280 and NHER 6281). These workings are thought to date to the Late Saxon to medieval period, although it is possible that this group of pits is the result of post medieval or even military activity in the area. However there is a possibility that these earthworks are related to the creation of the Park in some way (NHER 22881).
S. Massey (NMP), 9 October 2003.