NHER 7514 (Monument record) - Undated pits on Marsham Heath
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Summary
During the 19th century numerous pits were noted on Marsham Heath. A number were excavated and shown to contain evidence for fires. Unfortunately no dating evidence was discovered. Local legend tells that the pits were used by rebels from North Walsham.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Many pits on Marsham Heath.
Some dug by [1] showed strong traces of fire. Pits 1.5m to 3.6m (5 to 12 feet) in breadth in gravel and sand.
1850 one opened in presence of [2] and [3]. 0.3m (1 foot) from bottom of pit undisturbed gravel found - nothing to indicate human occupation.
(S1-3).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Legend says used by rebels from North Walsham.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Marsham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide. 1-13.
- <S1> SNF8645 Publication: Woodward, H.B.. May 1883. Midland Naturalist.
- <S2> SNF834 Article in Serial: Harrod, H. 1852. On the Weybourne Pits. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol III pp 232-240. p 238.
- <S3> SNF1141 Monograph: 1901. The Victoria History of Norfolk. The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Vol 1. p 265.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2017 1:23PM