NHER 66804 (Monument record) - Undated enclosure and probable post-medieval field boundaries ditches

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Summary

A geophysical survey of this field in 2021 identified a number of linear anomalies, one of which corresponds with part of a possible enclosure visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (NHER 17676). Although a number of weak anomalies were recorded close to this enclosure their nature is uncertain. Other responses of note included two parallel linear anomalies likely to represent infilled field boundary ditches of probable post-medieval date.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21SE
Civil Parish RACKHEATH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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November 2016. Desk-based Assessment.
Assessment of potential archaeological impact of large proposed development.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 7 March 2023.

October 2021. Geophysical Survey.
Magnetometer survey of part of large proposed development area (Area 11).
The most notable response is an 'L'-shaped linear anomaly that corresponds with cropmarks thought to represent elements of a small enclosure of medieval to post-medieval date (NHER 17676). A short linear anomaly to the west of this enclosure and two clusters of curvilinear and discrete anomalies to the north-west may also represent archaeologically-significant remains, although it is noted that these are all too weak and ephemeral for a definitive interpretation. Two parallel west-west-north to east-south-east aligned linear anomalies to the north of this group are likely to represent former field boundary ditches, one of which corresponds with another of the cropmarks mapped at this location (also recorded under NHER 17676). The position and orientation of these features suggests they are most likely post-medieval in date.
Two strong discrete anomalies in the south-east corner of the site are thought to relate to activity at this location during World War Two.
See report (S2) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 8 November 2023.

March 2022. Desk-based Assessment.
Updated archaeological assessment of large proposed development.
See report (S3) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 7 March 2023.

  • <S1> Unpublished Contractor Report: Gajos, P. 2016. Archaeological Desk-based Assessment, North Rackheath, Norfolk. Lanpro Services.
  • <S2> Unpublished Contractor Report: Kenyon, R. and Brown, H. 2021. Geophysical Survey Report. Rackheath, Broadland, Norfolk. Magnitude Surveys. MSTG937.
  • <S3> Unpublished Contractor Report: [Unknown]. 2022. Green Lane West, Rackheath. Archaeological & Heritage Assessment. CSA Environmental. CSA/5046/01.

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Record last edited

Sep 9 2025 11:45AM

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