NHER 68091 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmarks of possible medieval to post medieval field boundaries or modern features

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Summary

The cropmarks of linear ditches of a possible medieval to post medieval or modern date, are seen on aerial photographs. It is possible that the features could relate to medieval to post medieval field boundaries. However, it is also possible that the features may relate to modern drainage or a modern service.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF91NW
Civil Parish	BEESTON WITH BITTERING, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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March 2024. Wendling Beck and Fransham Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AIM) Project.
The cropmarks of linear ditches of a possible medieval to post medieval or modern date, are seen on aerial photographs (S1). It is possible that the features could relate to medieval to post medieval field boundaries. However, it is also possible that the features may relate to modern drainage or a modern service, possibly associated with the sewage works situated to the north (NHER 68045). The possible field boundaries are not recorded on the readily accessible historic maps such as (S2)
J. Powell (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 13 March 2024.

Associated Sources (2)

<S1> SNF10400 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1970. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Ordnance Survey Vertical Collection. 76-020/158-159 19-APR-1976.
<S2> SNF73882 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-7. Ordnance Survey second edition 25 inch (1902-7) map. 25 inches to 1 mile.