NHER 69559 (Negative evidence record) - Site where limited groundworks revealed no evidence for archaeologically-significant remains

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Summary

A watching brief maintained during the removal of historical dredgings from this section of the river bank in 2013 recorded no archaeologically-significant features or deposits. There was no trace of the Roman road that crossed the River Nar at this location (NHER 3697), although care had been taken to minimise soil disturbance in its vicinity.

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Location

Map sheet	TF81NE
Civil Parish	LEXHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK
Civil Parish	LITCHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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April 2013. Watching Brief.
Monitoring of groundworks undertaken as part of the River Nar Restoration Project.
No archaeologically-significant remains were noted during the removal of historical dredgings from this section of the river bank. There was no trace of the Roman road that crossed this section of the river (NHER 3697), although particular care had been taken to minimise soil disturbance at this location.
No finds were recovered.
See report (S1) for further details (which incorrectly refers to the Roman road as the Peddars Way).
P. Watkins (HES), 20 October 2025.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF103117 Unpublished Contractor Report: Wallis, H. 2014. Archaeological Watching Brief. River Nar Restoration Project between East Lexham and Licham. Phase 2, 2013. Heather Wallis. 144.

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2025 7:16AM