NHER 38361 (Monument record) - Site of World War Two trench on Muckleburgh Hill

November 2003. Norfolk NMP.
A large earthwork trench is visible on top of Muckleburgh Hill on RAF aerial photographs from 1946 (S1) and 1950 (S2). The earthworks appear quite fresh and recent vehicle tracks surround the site, therefore it seems most likely that the feature relates to the World War Two activity on the Hill. The earthwork runs from TG 1002 4302 to TG 1001 4297 and measures approximately 49m. The bank has a slightly zigzag profile and varies in width from 2-4m. Two sections of bank are visible either side. Both are between 21-4m long and vary in width from 1.5-5m. The eastern bank being the larger of the two. These banks are presumably up-cast from the excavation of the trenches. The slight zigzag construction may indicate that it is a slit trench of some sort. Although the width of the feature is much greater than other examples nearby. It is possible that they earthworks were constructed as training for anti-tank obstructions. Although it is possible that it is an earlier feature.
S. Massey (NMP), 17 November 2003.