NHER 8950 (Find Spot record) - Medieval millstone
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Summary
A fragment of medieval millstone found near a round barrow (NHER 7381) in 1972 indicates the possibility that a windmill once stood on it.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOTTINGTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1972. Fragment of Neidermendig lava millstone found on heath. 9 to 16m (0 to 15 yards) from barrow; indicates wind mill stood on barrow? (NHER 7381).
E. B. Green (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF10938 Aerial Photograph: RESTRICTED TL9195A-E.
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Tottington.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 99 NW 13.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- MILLSTONE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2016 4:21PM