Monument record LWT 285 - Cropmarks of multi-phase ditches and boundaries
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Summary
The cropmarks of a fragmentary and multiphase ditches and boundaries of unknown date, but potentially including elements of late prehistoric, Roman and medieval to post medieval date, are visible on aerial photographs. Although it must be noted that some of the cropmarks could feasibly relate to non-archaeological subsurface features such as geology and/or drainage.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 5342 9340 (338m by 262m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (7)
- DITCH? (Unknown date)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Unknown date)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD?)
- DRAINAGE DITCH? (Post Medieval to IPS: Modern - 1540 AD to 2050 AD?)
- DITCH (Medieval to IPS: Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD?)
- DITCH (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2350 BC to 409 AD?)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2350 BC to 409 AD?)
Full Description
April 2014. Lothingland, Lowestoft and North Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Mapping Programme.
The cropmarks of a fragmentary and multiphase ditches and boundaries of unknown date, but potentially including elements of late prehistoric, Roman and medieval to post medieval date, are visible on aerial photographs (S1). Although it must be noted that some of the cropmarks could feasibly relate to non-archaeological subsurface features such as geology and/or drainage.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 30th April 2014.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSX55025 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/LA/21 RP 3052-3053 04-JUL-1944 (EHA).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 26 2014 3:57PM