NHER 45297 (Monument record) - Cropmarks of possible late prehistoric curvilinear enclosure

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Summary

Aerial photographs taken in 1990 show the cropmarks of a curvilinear enclosure at this location. The shape of the enclosure suggests a late prehistoric date, and it appears to be defined by a bank or surrounded by a ditch.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG31NW
Civil Parish SALHOUSE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

November 2006. Norfolk NMP.
A cropmark of a curvilinear enclosure of possible prehistoric date is visible on aerial photographs (S1). This negative cropmark is located at TG 3074 1600. The enclosure has a sub-oval plan with an open southern side. It measures 71m by 51m internally. The cropmark suggests that the enclosure is defined by a 2.5m wide bank, but it is possible that it is actually a ditch. The curvilinear form of the enclosure may indicate that it is of late prehistoric origin, but its exact date and function are unclear.
J. Albone (NMP) 29 November 2006.

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1971. OS/71174 65-6 03-JUN-1971 (NMR).

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Record last edited

Jul 12 2017 4:18PM

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