NHER 53707 (Monument record) - Ditch and pit features associated with nearby saltworking site

September 2006. Geophysical Survey.
Magetometry survey undertaken prior to proposed expansion of electricity substation (Area 3).
This area was found to contain ditch and pit features probably associated with the nearby postulated medieval saltern.
See report (S1) for further details.
S. Howard (NLA), 4 December 2009.

January 2008. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of site of proposed substation extension (Area 3; Trenches 7-8).
The evaluation in this area revealed two gullies of unknown date and no archaeological artefacts. To the north of this area evidence for a medieval timber structure associated with saltworking was recovered (NHER 53706).
See report (S2) for further details.
S. Howard (NLA), 7 December 2009.

April-August 2009. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of excavation of new drainage dyke at southern end of field (Ditch B).
Revealed no features associated with saltworking, although dumps of burnt silt and charcoal were recorded, along with a post medieval drainage ditch.
See report (S3) for further details.
E. Bales (HES), 10 September 2012.

June 2023. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of groundworks at site of new substation.
No archaeologically-significant features or deposits were observed.
The ground disturbed during these works contained modern detritus and distinct lenses of both natural clay and dense stones. This material therefore likely represent modern made ground.
No finds were recovered.
Information from report uploaded to OASIS. HER copy awaited.
An archive associated with this work has been deposited with Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 2023.17).
P. Watkins (HES), 17 February 2025.