Monument record MLI42969 - Probable Prehistoric or Roman Enclosures, Furlongs Lane, Belchford

Summary

Cropmarks of probable prehistoric or Roman enclosures and boundaries, on land to the south of Furlongs Lane, Belchford. It has been suggested that one of the features may represent the remains of a former long barrow, although this interpretation is not generally accepted.

Type and Period (4)

  • ? (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)
  • (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
  • (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
  • ? (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Cropmarks of probable prehistoric or Roman enclosures and boundaries, on land to the south of Furlongs Lane, Belchford. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. The features may represent an area of former settlement activity, and include the remains of two complete enclosures, measuring 25m by 20m and 30m by 15m. The remains of further incomplete enclosures are present, along with various miscellaneous boundaries located around and between the enclosures. Included in the cropmarks was a sub-rectangular, ditched enclosure with rounded corners, convex ends and possible internal features. It was thought possible that this feature may represent the remains of a former Neolithic long barrow. {1}{2} The interpretation of the sub-rectangular, ditched enclosure as a long barrow has been rejected by Dilwyn Jones during re-analysis of the aerial photographic evidence. {3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Aerial Photograph: Paul Everson. 1975-90. RCHM. 2974/2 (1979).
  •  Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TF2974: LI.61.9.1-7.
  •  Correspondence: Dilwyn Jones. 1996. Long Barrows in Lincolnshire Letter. -.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 2978 7476 (312m by 216m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish BELCHFORD, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 16 2025 12:00PM

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