Monument record LCS 039 - Cropmarks of uncertain archaeological significance
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Summary
Cropmarks of uncertain archaeological significance have been recorded from aerial photographs. They have been interpreted as the remains of a large causewayed ring ditch of unknown but possibly Bronze Age date. They were not recognised in a subsequent survey of aerial photographs for this area and may be of natural and/or agricultural origin.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 45735 64498 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46SE |
| Civil Parish | LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A large causeway ring ditch approximately 50m diameter visible from APs and a number of other cropmarks in the same field (S1)(R1)(R2). A further two possible ring ditches.
April 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The cropmarks described above, interpreted as a large causewayed ring ditch, of unknown but possibly Bronze Age date, were not recognised on the aerial photographs consulted by the project.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 1st April 2015.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Interpretation: 'Sensitivity to Access' assessment for Natural England Coastal Access project, February 2016. (ESF23524)
- Event - Intervention: Evaluation (Ref: ) (ESF18402)
- Event - Interpretation: TM46SE. Mapping Block 1: Walberswick to Aldeburgh. NMP National Mapping Programme Project for Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB (Ref: English Heritage Project No. 7085) (ESF22910)
Record last edited
Mar 11 2016 11:44AM