NHER 53050 (Monument record) - Series of probable World War Two trenches and post medieval extraction pits
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Summary
A rapid earthwork identification survey in 2009 identifed post medieval extraction pits, some of which appear to have been adapted for military use, and a series of part-infilled silt trenches.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEVINGHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2009. Earthwork Rapid Identification survey.
Site 6:
An area of irregular depressions, in part former extraction pits, although some have narrow linking trenches, suggesting military adaption. A series of part-infilled slit trenches were identifed to the north-east of the pits.
See report (S1) for further details.
H. White, (NLA), 18 September 2009
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF72224 Unpublished Contractor Report: Cushion, B. 2009. Buxton Heath, Hevingham (part). 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
Aug 15 2023 9:36AM