Monument record MLI50329 - Possible Prehistoric Trackway, Brattleby

Summary

Cropmarks of a possible prehistoric trackway, to the east of Brattleby.

Type and Period (3)

  • (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
  • (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
  • (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Cropmarks of a possible prehistoric trackway, to the east of Brattleby. The feature is visible as two parallel linear boundary ditches, running along a sinuous east to west alignment for approximately 900m. A further short linear cropmark lies at the eastern end, between the two main ditches, as if to partially block or control an entrance. {1}{2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Aerial Photograph: Paul Everson. 1975-90. RCHM. 2972/9-11,15; 2959/29-36 (1979).
  •  Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. SK 9681: LI.34.4.1.
  •  Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. NMR SK 9681/1 (17621/39) (26/07/2001).

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 9611 8124 (1072m by 168m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish BRATTLEBY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 6 2023 3:23PM

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