Monument record LCS 055 - 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 a causewayed ring ditch of possible Bronze Age date, and possible undated field boundaries. 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 46759 62598 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46SE |
| Civil Parish | LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A causewayed ring ditch approximately 8m in diameter plus a series of other cropmarks, possibly field boundaries (S1)(R1)(R2).
April 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The cropmarks described above, interpreted as a causewayed ring ditch of possible Bronze Age date, and possible undated field boundaries, were not recognised on the aerial photographs consulted by the project.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 29th April 2015.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <R1> SSF50071 Photograph: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Air Photograph.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S1> SSF54456 Unpublished document: Richmond, A.. 1994. Evaluation Report, Sizewell C. Figures 4 & 5.
- <R2> SSF50106 Photograph: Air Photographs. RCHME.
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 11:46AM