NHER 51769 (Monument record) - Medieval and undated ditches
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF91SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRANSHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September 2008. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of proposed development site.
A north-west-south-east linear ditch was observed in a trench adjacent to the north-eastern corner of the farmhouse. The ditch was 1.3m wide and could be traced for a distance of approximately 7m. Five pottery sherds were recovered from the fill, suggesting a 13th/14th- century date. A narrow linear feature was located approximately 15m to the east of the farmhouse and could be traced for a distace of 4m. Fragments of animal bone were recovered from the fill.
See report (S1) for further details.
See also (S2) and (S3).
The associated archive has been deposited with the Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2016.189).
H. White (NLA), 25 March 2009. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 20 August 2015 and 21 June 2019.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF71541 Unpublished Contractor Report: Boyle, M. 2008. An Archaeological Evaluation and Historic Building Recording at Lane Farm, Main Road, Little Fransham, Norfolk. NAU Archaeology. 1954.
- <S2> SNF71127 Photograph: Boyle, M.. 2008. MSE-MSG.
- <S3> SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide. 1-10.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (4)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Unknown date)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BRICK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 27 2026 9:12AM