NHER 9407 (Monument record) - Post medieval clay pit
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Summary
This large disused quarry has now been partially deepened and converted into an area used for clay pigeon shooting. This may originally have been a clay pit.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLNEY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Large disused quarry, right up to parish boundary, near Potter's Close kiln-site. East half deepened, spoil used to build embankment 6m (20 foot) high, around rectangular area about 36.5m by 12m (120 foot by 40 foot) used for clay pigeon shooting - cartridges and clays found, not very old. Originally a pottery clay pit?
A. K. Gregory (NAU), 1976.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2026 12:41PM