NHER 54582 (Monument record) - Earthworks of a probable medieval trackway

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Summary

The earthworks of a trackway of possible medieval to post medieval date are visible on aerial photographs to the south of Langmerehill Belt, Brettenham. The trackway is terraced into the valley side just above the River Thet. It is possible that this route forms a continuation of the medieval hollow way recorded to the east (NHER 54565) that also follows the line of the valley. Aerial photographs from 1988 suggest that these earthworks still survive.

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Location

Map sheet	TL98SW
Civil Parish	BRETTENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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February 2011. Norfolk NMP.
The earthworks of a trackway of possible medieval to post medieval date are visible on aerial photographs (S1) to the south of Langmerehill Belt, Brettenham. The site is centred on TG 9109 8308. The trackway is terraced into the valley side just above the River Thet. It is possible that this route forms a continuation of the medieval hollow way recorded to the east (NHER 54565) that also follows the line of the valley. Aerial photographs from 1988 (S2) suggest that these earthworks still survive.
S. Horlock (NMP), 16 February 2011.

Associated Sources (2)

<S1> SNF79693 Vertical Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/59 5196-8 05-FEB-46 (NMR).
<S2> SNF79694 Vertical Aerial Photograph: BKS Surveys Limited. 1988. BKS 7979-80 06-AUG-1988 (NCC 1219-20).

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Record last edited

Mar 29 2022 8:20AM