NHER 51344 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - L-shaped platform likely associated with World War Two military installations
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
January 2007. Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey.
Oak Wood Site 9:
An L-shaped platform was identified during a rapid earthwork survey of Oak Wood, Crackling Hill, and Sheringham Wood. The platform measures 6m by 6m, with the arms set at greater than 90 degrees, and is terraced by 0.8m onto the north and west-facing slopes. It is likely a remnant of the World War Two military defensess in Oak Wood (NHER 38264).
Information from (S1).
H. Hamilton (NLA), 19 March 2008.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF70076 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2008. Sheringham Park. Ancient Woodland Archaeological Earthwork Rapid Identification Survey. Brian Cushion Archaeological & Cartographical Surveyor.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
Mar 5 2025 11:32AM