Record Details
NHER Number: | 21942 |
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Type of record: | Monument |
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Name: | Earthwork of possible medieval saltern mound |
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Summary
In 1985 a low mound was noted in the corner of this field, which may be a medieval saltern mound.
Images - none
Location
Grid Reference: | TF 5182 2024 |
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Map Sheet: | TF52SW |
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Parish: | WALPOLE CROSS KEYS, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
12 November 1985.
Low mound in corner of field - Salt(ern?) mound?
Some indications of dark stained soil around lower, western edge. Beyond medieval sea bank. Around 60m diam x 1.1m high estimated, seen but not walked, under plough. Around 11ft (3.4m) OD.
R. J. Silvester (NAU), 12 November 1985.
Monument Types
- MOUND (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SALTERN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
--- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
Related records - none
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