NHER 65771 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of a possible later prehistoric pit alignment

July 2022. Aylsham and Brampton Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AIM) Project.
A series of pits which may relate to a later prehistoric pit alignment can be seen as cropmarks on aerial photographs (S1). The possible pit alignment is in close proximity (approximately 35m) to the cropmarks of two probable of Bronze Age round barrows (NHER 36452 and NHER 65771). A dense area of geological cropmarks can be seen across the area. It is possible that some of the features may be natural in origin. However, the fairly consistent size, regularity, and alignment of the mapped features suggests an archaeological rather than geological origin. An extant post medieval to modern field boundary appears to curve around the area of the possible pit alignment. The reason for this is uncertain. It is possible that the curved extant boundary is the result of the removal of former post medieval boundaries visible on the tithe and Ordnance Survey First Edition six-inch map (S2-S3).
J. Powell (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 07 July 2022