NHER 50904 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Soilmarks of medieval to post medieval date field boundaries
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BYLAUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
March 2008. Norfolk NMP.
The soilmarks of a group of medieval to post medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2) within the arable land within Bylaugh Park (NHER 30496). The site is centred on TG 0306 1875. It is possible that these relate to the medieval settlement thought to be located to the immediate east of this area (NHER 11524) that pre-dates the establishment of the Park. The slightly curving bank and ditched boundaries may have originated from ridge and furrow or similar open field type farming techniques.
The western edge of the site is demarcated by a curving boundary that is still in use on the 1840 Bylaugh Tithe map (S3). Other boundaries visible on aerial photographs relate more closely to post medieval boundaries recorded on the historic maps and were therefore omitted from the mapping.
S. Massey (NMP), 03 March 2008.
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Record last edited
Apr 21 2026 4:25PM