Record Details
| NHER Number: | 31780 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Earthworks of undated enclosures and possible moat, medieval pottery sherds |
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Summary
In 1996 a series of ditched enclosures, one rather 'moat-like' but with an irregular interior platform, were recorded on this site. Two sherds of possible medieval pottery were also recovered.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TL 9340 9686 |
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| Map Sheet: | TL99NW |
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| Parish: | THOMPSON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
1996. Series of ditched enclosures, one rather 'moat-like' but with irregular interior platform. Layout does not suggest simple drainage and the depth of the ditches of the moat are up to 2m, with a width of 11m.
Sketch plotted at 1:2500 in file.
Two unglazed (early) ?Medieval pottery sherds found at locations marked on 2500 map.
Identified by A. Rogerson (NLA).
Compiled by B. Cushion (NLA), February 1996.
Monument Types
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Unknown date)
- RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)
- MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Aerial Photograph: 76 018 120. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
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