NHER 67072 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of a possible ring ditch of an uncertain date

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Summary

A section of a possible ring ditch of an unknown date is seen as a cropmark on aerial photographs. It is uncertain as to whether the feature is archaeological or natural in origin. If the feature is archaeological in origin, the feature may relate to the site of a Bronze Age round barrow.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG12NW
Civil Parish OULTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

August 2001. Air Photo Interpretation.
Oblique NLA aerial photography taken in 1996 (S2-S3) examined [1].
A ring ditch is visible, bisected by a linear. The ring is not complete, although this may be due to geological masking.
This possible ring ditch was originally recorded under NHER 36417 (now revoked), centered TG 1519 2896, along with a trackway and additional linear features which are now recorded under NHER 66276.
Information for HER Data Transfer Form (S1).
S. Massey (NLA) 24 August 2001. Amended H. Hamilton (HES), 26 February 2024.

March 2023. Aylsham and Brampton Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AIM) Project.
A section of a possible ring ditch of an unknown date is seen as a cropmark on aerial photographs (S2-S3). It is uncertain as to whether the feature is archaeological or natural in origin. If the feature is archaeological in origin, the feature may relate to the site of a Bronze Age round barrow. The possible ring ditch is cut by the cropmarks of a probable medieval to post medieval field boundary (NHER 66276).
J. Powell (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 31 March 2023.

  • <S1> Recording Form: Norfolk Museum Service and Norfolk Historic Environment Service Staff. 1974?-2016. Data Transfer Forms. Norfolk County Council. NHER 36417.
  • <S2> Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TG1428/A-B 26-JUN-1996 (NLA 364/HKD18-19).
  • <S3> Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TG1428/C 26-JUN-1996 (NLA 364/HKD21).

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Record last edited

Dec 10 2024 5:20PM

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