Monument record MLI33382 - Harlaxton Ritual Complex

Summary

Cropmark evidence of an extensive later Neolithic ritual complex.

Type and Period (5)

  • (Undated)
  • (Undated)
  • (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
  • (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
  • (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

System of ditches. Indistinguishable layout. {1} A Neolithic ritual complex containing a multiplicity of monuments, a number of which are linear and pit-defined, including single, pit alignment features, a possible pit avenue, a mulitple alignment of four lines of pits extending for about 250m, a trapeziform, long-barrow type enclosure, and a semi-circle of large pits. This complex has been interpreted as a possible inter-regional contact point. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Aerial Photograph: HARTLEY, R.F.R.. 1980-92. LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. 3332-21, 23, 25 (1981).
  •  Article in Serial: Dilwyn Jones. 1998. 'Long Barrows and Neolithic Elongated Enclosures in Lincolnshire: An Analysis of the Air Photographic Evidence' in Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. Vol 64, pp.100-101, Fig.12, No.67.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 8918 3393 (973m by 802m)
Civil Parish GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE
Civil Parish HARLAXTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (6)

Related Events/Activities (0)

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Record last edited

Dec 8 2023 10:41AM

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