NHER 5989 (Monument record) - Prehistoric pot boilers
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Summary
A ridge of prehistoric pot boilers was noted at this location, running more or less south from the 'peninsula' in Langmere. A visit to the site in 1975 found the area to be overgrown.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WRETHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Ridge of pot boilers seen by W. G. Clarke. 24-27m (80-90ft) long, 3.1m (10ft) wide, 0.3m (1ft) high, running more or less south from 'peninsula' in Langmere.
Information from map.
Now much overgrown on heath of Nature reserve.
A. J. Lawson (NAU) 28 November 1975.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF13278 Aerial Photograph: TL9088A, B, C..
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Wretham.
- --- 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 98 NW 9.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POT BOILER (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 16 2021 2:24PM