NHER 8122 (Monument record) - Medieval clay pits
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Summary
Investigation of the clay pits marked on the 1843 tithe map of Old Catton uncovered early medieval and post medieval pottery, showing that they started to fill up in the medieval period.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD CATTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1973.
Investigation of 'malthouse holes' - found to be clay pits. Later filled: early medieval pottery - two bases, one rim also bellarmine crest fragment and bricks.
E. Rose (NLA).
Clay pits marked on (S1).
E. Rose (NLA).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Catton.
- --- SNF89829 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Catton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF57433 Map: 1843. Catton Tithe Map.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- BRICK (Undated)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 19 2013 2:17PM