NHER 40715 (Monument record) - Post medieval extraction pit
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Summary
A pit was recorded during a Rapid Earthwork Identification Survey for Forest Enterprise. This is probably a post medieval marl, clay or chalk extraction pit.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL89SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LYNFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 2004. Walkover Survey.
Rapid Earthwork Identification Survey following destumping (Compartment 3133).
Pit measuring c.25m by 20m and 2m deep. Probably a post-medieval marl, clay or chalk extraction pit.
Appears to correspond with a feature marked on the 1st Edition O.S map.
See report (S1) for further details.
D. Gurney (NLA), 27 August 2004. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 13 July 2015.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF54420 Unpublished Contractor Report: Craven, J. 2004. Rapid Earthwork Study for Forest Enterprise. Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Nov 9 2015 1:18PM