Record Details

NHER Number:29594
Type of record:Monument
Name:Medieval earthwork bank

Summary

A probably medieval earth bank, about 0.4m high, that curves away from the existing road. A fragment of medieval pottery has been found in this area.

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Location

Grid Reference:TG 1485 3971
Map Sheet:TG13NW
Parish:EAST BECKHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Bank, 0.4m high, 3m spread, with two old trees, curves away from existing road line towards the Hall.
Other features in meadows appear to be drainage ditches partially superceded by deeper cut drains.
One sherd medieval unglazed bowl rim.
Identified by B.Cushion (NLA) February 1993.

Monument Types

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Protected Status

  • SHINE

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