NHER 61031 (Monument record) - Quarry within at plantation at Thurgarton
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Summary
A large irregularly shaped hollow. It was probably excavated as a quarry for sand and gravel, which may have then been used in the construction of estate roads and buildings.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG13NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDBOROUGH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
April 2015. Field visit.
A large irregularly shaped hollow, with an irregular base. Located in the east of a plantation, southwest of Thurgarton Old Hall. It appears to cut two wood banks to the west (NHER 61030).
The hollow was probably excavated as a quarry for sand and gravel, which may have then been used in the construction of estate roads and buildings.
D. Robertson (HES), 17 July 2015.
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Record last edited
Mar 5 2021 10:21AM