NHER 6787 (Monument record) - Shrieking Pits

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Summary

Flooded pits, associated with iron working, were visible here in 1978 and interpreted as evidence for quarrying.

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Map sheet TG23NE
Civil Parish NORTHREPPS, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1978. Site visit.
Name usually associated with ancient iron works, supposed to be due to sounds emitted by the gravels. The pits here are flooded and surrounded by mature trees; evidently quarries of some sort but dating is not possible.
E. Rose (NAU), 14 March 1978.

October 2004. Norfolk NMP.
No features of archaeological significance were identified on the consulted aerial photographs.
S. Tremlett (NMP), 18 October 2004.

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. North Repps.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2006 11:07AM

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