Monument record MLI84441 - Prehistoric cropmark dyke, Cranwell and Byard's Leap and North Rauceby
Summary
A substantial ditch of probable Prehistoric date on land at RAF Cranwell.
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmarks of a substantial dyke or ditch, presumed to be prehistoric, measuring approximately 2km in length. Identified originally in part by the RCHME's National Mapping Programme with its known extent visible on Google Earth satellite imagery. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TF 04 NW; 0247; LI.855.1.1.
- <2> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 04/09/2026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0183 4846 (1619m by 1221m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRANWELL AND BYARDS LEAP, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | NORTH RAUCEBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 4 2026 11:11AM
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