Monument record MLI53736 - Probable Prehistoric or Roman Pit Alignments, Scotter

Summary

Cropmarks of several pit alignments of probable prehistoric or Roman date, to the north of Scotter.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Cropmarks of several pit alignments of probable prehistoric or Roman date, to the north of Scotter. The pits are visible as four linear arrangments, roughly parallel and spaced 50m apart on average, running along a north-north-west to south-south-east axis. The individual alignments range in length from 130m to 520m. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}{2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SE8802: LI.666.6-4.
  •  Aerial Photograph: Paul Everson. 1975-90. RCHM. 1080/34A; 1081/3-6, 14-16; 1011/21 (1977).
  •  Aerial Photograph: 1945-84. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION. BYE53.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 8837 0231 (600m by 501m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish SCOTTER, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 2 2023 12:54PM

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