NHER 18900 (Negative evidence record) - Non-archaeological cropmarks

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Analysis of aerial photographs in 1983 identified positive cropmarks believed at the time to mark the site of a medieval moat. However, examination of subsequent aerial images and lidar imagery has confirmed that these cropmarks were likely formed by natural geological conditions, drainage, and farming activity.

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Map sheet TG03SE
Civil Parish BRISTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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21 July 1977. Air photography by Aerial Archaeology Foundation.
Positive cropmarks.
Moat.
D. Edwards 31 January 1983.

February 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
Examination of available APGB aerial imagery and lidar imagery reveal no evidence for the existence of buried remains of a medieval moat.
The cropmarks which appear in the 1977 imagery appear to be formed by a combination of natural geological conditions, drainage, and farming activity.
H. Hamilton (HES), 26 February 2026.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: TG 0532A-B.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Feb 26 2026 5:29PM

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