NHER 52156 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of a semi-circular ring ditch, probably the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAINSTHORPE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
March 2009. Norfolk NMP.
The cropmarks of a semi-circular ditch, which possibly represent the remains of a prehistoric enclosure or barrow, are visible on aerial photographs (S1). The site is centred on TG 2305 0090. The ditch is 37.5m across and 16.5m deep, as is visible. It is not clear whether this represents an only partially visible ring ditch with an overall potential diameter of 37.5m, or whether the monument was originally semi-circular. This monument is located 425m to the south of another ring ditch, interpreted as a Bronze Age round barrow (NHER 12185) and it seems likely that this semi-circular ditch relates to a similar monument. Both sites are located on the valleyside overlooking the River Tas to the east.
S. Horlock (NMP), 23 March 2009.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF75724 Oblique Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1973. CUCAP (BOB47-8) 05-JUL-1973.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 17 2025 5:36AM