Monument record MLI34259 - Possible prehistoric cropmarks, south west of Glebe Farm
Summary
Cropmarks of possibly prehistoric enclosures and pit alignment, south west of Glebe Farm
Type and Period (3)
- PIT ALIGNMENT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
CROPMARKS INCLUDING A SMALL DOUBLE ENCLOSURE, ONE SIDE OF WHICH IS CONTINUED BY A PIT ALIGNMENT. THERE IS A SECOND PIT ALIGNMENT IN THE SAME FIELD. {1}
A LARGE COMPLEX OF CROPMARKS IS VISIBLE IN THIS AND ADJOINING FIELDS ON HARTLEY APs OF 1990. {2}
Cropmark enclosures are visible on aerial photographs, and have been interpreted as prehistoric. Two pit alignments are also visible, and are thought to represent part of a field system. {3}{4}{5}{6}{7}{8}
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SLI742 Article in Serial: PICKERING, J.. 1972. 'Cropmarks seen in the upper Witham valley, north west of Grantham' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. VOL 7 P 14.
- <2> SLI183 Aerial Photograph: HARTLEY, R.F.R.. 1980-92. LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. 90/29/08-10,1990, .
- <3> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. LI.721.5,6,7,10.
- <4> SLI173 Aerial Photograph: 1945-84. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION. ZY79-80.
- <5> SLI193 Aerial Photograph: 1946-98. RCHME. SK8439/8, 255-21 (15/7/1970); SK8640/2 (255-26) (15/7/70).
- <6> SLI154 Aerial Photograph: PICKERING, J.. 1962-86. RCHME. 1917/75; 2517/75; SF 943:18-23.
- <7> SLI145 Aerial Photograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1946-98. RCHME National Aerial Photograph Collection at Swindon. 317/76; SF 1429/33.
- <8> SLI5454 Index: Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire. South Kesteven records. Allington. SK 01.03.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8430 3960 (322m by 337m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALLINGTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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