Monument record MLI23261 - Possible round barrow, Anchor Church Field
Summary
Possible round barrow, Anchor Church Field
Type and Period (2)
- ROUND BARROW (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 801 BC)
- RING DITCH (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23261
The site of a mound, severely damaged during the construction of the Crowland by-pass, and cut by probably post medieval gravel extraction. {1}{2}
The presence of the circular ditch feature, probably a round barrow, visible in aerial photographs was confirmed by geophysical survey. The ditch is complete although partially obscured by anomalies presenting the recent quarrying activity. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. GAZ CRO U7 PP195,197.
- <2> SLI175 Aerial Photograph: J.K.S. St Joseph. 1945-79. Cambridge University Collection. AYC 9,1969, .
- <3> SLI8386 Report: English Heritage. 2002. Anchor Church Field, Crowland: Report on Geophysical Survey. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2494 1083 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROWLAND, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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