NHER 50619 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - The cropmarks of undated linear ditches
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTON LONGVILLE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 2007. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks of a series of undated linear ditches, probably the remains of former field boundaries, are visible on aerial photographs to the south of Breck Road, Weston Longville (S1). The site is centred on TG 1110 1383.
S. Massey (NMP), 12 September 2007.
November 2020-March 2021. Geophysical Survey.
Magnetometer survey of site on proposed route of Norwich Western Link.
This survey identified no evidence for sub-surface remains associated with this pair of cropmarks.
See report (S2) and NHER 66613 for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 25 February 2025.
May-July 2022. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of site on proposed route of Norwich Western Link.
This work identified a ditch that was clearly associated with the western cropmark, although unfortunately no dating evidence was recovered.
See report (S3) and NHER 66613 for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 25 February 2025.
Associated Sources (3)
- <S1> SNF68540 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Limited. 1976. MAL 76042 136-7 10-JUN-1976 (NMR).
- <S2> SNF101833 Unpublished Contractor Report: Langston, A. 2021. Geophysical Survey Report. Norwich Western Link. Magnitude Surveys. MSTG746.
- <S3> SNF102807 Unpublished Contractor Report: Headifen, M. 2022. Norwich Western Link. Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology East. 2595.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 26 2025 3:50PM