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)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Richmond, A.. 1994. Evaluation Report, Sizewell C. Figures 4 & 5.
  • <R2> Photograph: Air Photographs. RCHME.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Mar 11 2016 11:44AM

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