NHER 7167 (Monument record) - Roman pottery, possible Roman road and medieval earthworks
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Summary
In 1870 a Roman pot was found in a gravel pit. A possible Roman road and medieval earthworks were also recorded.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF92SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNINGTOFT, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Roman urn found 1870 in pit north of road 804m (1/2 mile) west of church - marked on (S1). No evidence for this.
Medieval earthworks and road also called Roman 'no reason for this either Roman'
See (S2).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
'An urn or water bottle (Roman) found in old gravel pit 1/4 mile (402m) east southeast rectory. Now penes [1], September 1904'.
(S3).
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Horningtoft.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
- <S2> SNF1141 Monograph: 1901. The Victoria History of Norfolk. The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Vol 1. p 318.
- <S3> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 92 SW 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (1)
- POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
May 11 2016 3:54PM