Monument record MLI127441 - Enclosure with Ditch and Pits, Possible Quarry, Dunston
Summary
Two arms of a rectlinear enclosure were identified in geophysical survey, visible as a depression in LIDAR. The geophysical survey suggests several internal pits, and several pits to the north which may be linked to quarrying. A small ditch portion was also recorded in geophysical survey.
Type and Period (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Two arms of a rectlinear enclosure were identified in geophysical survey {1}, visible as a depression in LIDAR {2}.
The geophysical survey suggested the presence of several internal pits inside of a rectilinear enclosure, and several pits to the north. It seems likely the features of are similar nature to the possible quarry to the immediate west (MLI12739).
A small ditch portion was also recorded in geophysical survey.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI18657 Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2023. Geophysical Magnetometry Survey Report, Dunston Quarry Extension. -.
- <2> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0550 6290 (140m by 195m) (3 map features) |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 16 2025 11:44AM
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