NHER 53760 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Medieval to post-medieval warren bank, faced with flints
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Summary
A section of warren bank, probably of medieval to post-medieval date, where field survey identified that the inner face has been reinforced with flints. The bank is one of those marking the boundary between Thetford and Downham warrens (part of NHER 61559). The flint reinforcement is an unusual feature among Breckland’s warren banks.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
2009.
A section of rabbit warren bank probably of medieval date between the Thetford and Downham Warrens. This is an example of a bank where the construction is reinforced with flint, possibly to prevent burrowing by the rabbits.
See (S1).
S. Howard (NLA), 11 January 2010.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF72770 Unpublished Report: Mason, A. 2009. The Archaeology of the Warrens of Thetford Forest.
- <S2> SNF94129 LIDAR Airborne Survey: Various. LIDAR Airborne Survey. LIDAR Thetford Forest Research 0.5m DTM 17-JUL-2015 (BNG Project, FC England, Fugro Geospatial).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (2)
Record last edited
Feb 21 2021 11:39AM