Record Details
| NHER Number: | 10064 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval causeway |
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Summary
In 1952 a causeway was noted across the common. It was flanked by ditches and probably aligned on the medieval predecessor of Wacton Hall, and thus of contemporary date. It was still extant when it was visited in 1979.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TM 1872 9027 |
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| Map Sheet: | TM19SE |
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| Parish: | WACTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
26 June 1952.
Causeway noted across common flanked by ditches, probably aligned on medieval predecessor of Wacton Hall, and of that date.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
2 October 1979. Visited by E. Rose (NAU).
Still intact; west end has been concreted for a few yards but most of length is still grass lined by sparse hedges.
E. Rose (NAU).
Monument Types
- CAUSEWAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Wacton. |
Related records
| 10063 | Related to: Wacton Hall and possible site of Little Wacton deserted medieval village (Building) |
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