NHER 66604 (Negative evidence record) - Site with no evidence for archaeologically-significant remains

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Summary

A geophysical survey of this site in 2020/2021 recorded nothing of potential archaeological interest. Subsequent trial trenching in 2022 had similarly negative results, with no archaeologically-significant features or deposits identified.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG11NW
Civil Parish MORTON ON THE HILL, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

November 2020-March 2021. Geophysical Survey.
Magnetometer survey of site on proposed route of Norwich Western Link (Area 7).
This survey identified nothing of potential archaeological interest.
Although numerous discrete anomalies were recorded these are all likely to be the result of variations in the underlying geology. Scattered dipolar 'spikes' were probably caused by ferrous material on or close to the surface, most likely modern debris.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 13 June 2026.

May-July 2022. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of site on proposed route of Norwich Western Link (Field TT19; Trenches 52-59).
The eight trenches excavated at this location revealed no archaeologically-significant features or deposits.
Unstratified finds were limited to three worked flints of probable Neolithic/Bronze Age date.
See report (S2) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 13 June 2026.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Langston, A. 2021. Geophysical Survey Report. Norwich Western Link. Magnitude Surveys. MSTG746.
  • <S2> Unpublished Contractor Report: Headifen, M. 2022. Norwich Western Link. Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology East. 2595.
  • BORER (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)
  • FLAKE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)
  • KNIFE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)

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Record last edited

Jun 14 2026 1:18AM

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