NHER 68233 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Cropmark of possible undated ring ditch, perhaps the site of a Bronze Age round barrow

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Summary

A possible ring ditch of unknown date is visible as a cropmark on an aerial photograph taken in 1988. If the ring ditch does represent an archaeological feature, which is not certain, it is most likely to be the site of a Bronze Age round barrow.

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TF91NE
Civil Parish	GRESSENHALL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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April 2024. Wendling Beck and Fransham Aerial Investigation and Mapping (AIM) Project.
A possible ring ditch of unknown date is visible as a cropmark on an aerial photograph taken in 1988 (S1). The ring ditch has not been identified on any of the other consulted sources, and its archaeological origin is not certain. If it does represent an archaeological feature, it is most likely to be the site of a Bronze Age round barrow.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 19 April 2024.

Associated Sources (1)

<S1> SNF10423 Vertical Aerial Photograph: BKS. 1988. Norfolk Air Photo Library: BKS 1988 Vertical Survey (Commissioned by Norfolk County Council). 3296 06-AUG-1988 (BKS/0180).