NHER 665 (Monument record) - Undatable pile, near Trowse Railway Bridge
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Summary
In 1948 near the south approach to the Trowse Railway Bridge an undatable pile structure was found over 6m from the road surface. It may be related to a similar structure known to exist nearby in the latter part of the 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1948. South approach to Trowse Railway Bridge.
Pile structure found at depth of 20ft (6.1m) from road surface during excavation for Yare Valley Sewerage Scheme.
No dateable finds. Perhaps links up with similar structure near by in latter part of 19th century. Seven piles dug through blue clay into sand or gravel.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
- <S1> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 20 NW 87.
- <S2> SNF87053 Illustration: J. E. Taylor. 1868. Piles at Trowse. Paper.
- <S3> SNF87052 Newspaper Article: Norfolk News (J. E. Taylor). 1868. [unknown]. 7 November.
- <S4> SNF8378 Newspaper Article: Norwich Mercury (J. E. Taylor). 1868. [unknown]. 11 November.
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2016 1:26PM