Monument record LCS 192 - Cropmarks of possible ring ditch of unknown date

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Summary

The cropmarks of an incomplete ring ditch or penannular ditch of uncertain date and significance is visible on aerial photographs. This feature is located next to a possible area of medieval common-edge settlement and/or stock enclosures and it may be a contemporary feature. However it could feasible relate to an earlier and prehistoric feature, potentially a funerary monument, such as a barrow.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 4622 6569 (24m by 24m)
Map sheet TM46NE
Civil Parish LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

February 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The cropmarks of an incomplete ring ditch or penannular ditch of uncertain date and significance is visible on aerial photographs (S1-S2). This feature is located next to a possible area of medieval common-edge settlement and/or stock enclosures and it may be a contemporary feature. However it could feasible relate to an earlier and prehistoric feature, potentially a funerary monument, such as a barrow.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 23rd February 2015.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/58/6492 F41 0022-0023 27-AUG-1964 (EHA Original Print).
  • <S2> Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/58/6492 F41 0060-0061 27-AUG-1964 (EHA Original Print).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 10 2015 5:11PM

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