NHER 42724 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Large cut in side of hill

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Summary

Large cut into side of glacially deposited hill, possibly the result of sand or gravel extraction. Local tradition suggests that boats were built within these cuts.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG04SW
Civil Parish BLAKENEY, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

December 2004. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey.
Land-based survey; Area A72, Context 13:
Large cut in side of glacially deposited hill, possibly a result of sand or gravel extraction. Local tradition suggests that these cuts were used for boatbuilding, with the sloping sides of the cut providing easy access to the sides of curved hulls.
A second similar cut is recorded under NHER 42723.
See assessment report (S1) for further details.
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.421).
A. Cattermole (NLA), 10 September 2007. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 21 July 2019.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Robertson, D., Crawley, P., Barker, A., and Whitmore, S. 2005. Norfolk Rapid Coastal Zone Archaeological Survey. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. 1045. p 122.

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2025 1:45PM

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