NHER 51273 (Monument record) - Medieval pit and Late Prehistoric, medieval, and post-medieval finds

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Summary

Groundworks in two small areas near Burwood Hall were monitored. All features and deposits encountered appeared to be related to Burwood Hall itself, which was built in the late 18th century, apart from a single medieval pit containing medieval pottery and a lava quern fragment. Post-medieval pottery and ceramic building material was also recovered.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF91NW
Civil Parish MILEHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

May-August 2007. Excavation and Watching Brief.
Excavation of two small areas prior to installation of septic tanks and construction new lorry turning area. Subsequent monitoring during installation of new drains.
The majority of the features and deposits encountered in the two small areas excavated appeared to be related to Burwood Hall itself, which was built in the late 18th century. The exception was a single medieval pit.
Medieval pottery (no later than 14th century), and a lava quern fragment from the medieval feature. Post-medieval pottery and ceramic building material was also recovered.
See report (S1) for further details. Final report awaited.
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2017.123).
A. Cattermole (NLA), 19 February 2008. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 18 May 2019.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Watkins, P. J. 2008. An Archaeological Excavation and Watching Brief at Burwood Hall, Mileham, Norfolk. Assessment Statement and Update Project Design. NAU Archaeology. 1428a.
  • LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Late Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • QUERN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
  • BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • ROOF TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Jul 13 2021 3:33AM

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