Monument record MLI84081 - Probable Prehistoric or Roman Enclosure, Irnham
Summary
Cropmarks of a probable prehistoric or Roman enclosure, to the north-east of Irnham. Possibly the remains of a former round barrow.
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- ROUND BARROW ? (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmarks of a probable prehistoric or Roman enclosure, to the north-east of Irnham. Visible as an incomplete sub-circular enclosure, defined a single ditch measuring 19m in diameter. Some speculation that this may possibly be the remains of a former round barrow. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TF0327: LI.813.4.1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0367 2719 (41m by 43m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRNHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2024 9:16AM
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