NHER 51709 (Monument record) - Undated flint mine
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Summary
A chamber with tunnels leading off of it was found under the street in 1967. It has been suggested that this was a Neolithic or more likely a medieval flint mine.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1967. Casual Find.
Hole with tunnels leading off found under street. Was identified by B. Davison as a Neolithic flint mine, but E.B. Green (NCM) states it was more probably medieval.
Information from record card (S1). This feature was originally recorded under NHER 1109.
E. Rose (NAU), 20 August 1980. Amended by H. Hamilton (NLA), 28 August 2008.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. NHER 1109.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 16 2020 3:10PM