Record Details

NHER Number:61067
Type of record:Monument
Name:Quarry in Lynford Park

Summary

A large linear hollow in Ash Carr, Lynford Park (NHER 30470). It was probably excavated as a quarry for sand and gravel.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TL 8244 9373
Map Sheet:TL89SW
Parish:LYNFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

April 2014. Rapid Identification Survey. HA 101.
Large linear hollow in Ash Carr, Lynford Park (NHER 30470). It measures about 90m by 25m by over 2.4m deep. At the time of survey, there was standing water in its base.
The hollow was probably excavated as a quarry for sand and gravel.
D. Robertson (HES), 24 July 2015.

Monument Types

  • HOLLOW (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources - none

Related records

30470Part of: Lynford Hall Park (Monument)
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