Monument record MLI85493 - Prehistoric Cropmarks and Flint Scatter, Harrington
Summary
Scatters of prehistoric flints and possible prehistoric cropmarks, to the south and west of Harrington.
Type and Period (4)
- ENCLOSURE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- TRACKWAY (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
- FLINT SCATTER (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmark remains, interpreted as possible prehistoric enclosures, trackways and field boundaries located to south of Harrington, have been identified on aerial photography by the National Mapping Programme. {1}{2}{3}
A linear magnetic anomalies matching the alignment of one of the previously identified linear features at the south-western end of the complex (TF 3638 7109) was recorded in June 2011, during magnetometry survey along selected parts of the proposed Covenham Water Treatment Works to Boston Transfer pipeline. This area was overlain by the distinct magnetic remains of medieval ridge and furrow (see PRN 49157). {4}
A large quantity of prehistoric flint artefacts were recovered at the north-western end of the complex (TF 362 714) in October 2011, during subsequent field walking of the proposed water pipeline route. The assemblage comprised a mixture of early Neolithic to Bronze Age material, including 4 cores, 5 retouched tools, 18 flakes and 36 pieces of probable debitage. {5}{6}
Much more extensive areas of linear features and enclosures to the west of Brinkhill were identified in October 2011, during expanded magnetometry surveys of the proposed Covenham Water Treatment Works to Boston Transfer pipeline. {7}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF3670-TF3671: LI.30.1.1-4.
- <2> SLI150 Aerial Photograph: Paul Everson. 1975-90. RCHM. 2924/24; 2989/21-23, 1976/1977.
- <3> SLI145 Aerial Photograph: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1946-98. RCHME National Aerial Photograph Collection at Swindon. 2401/37; 1986.
- <4> SLI14936 Report: Bartlett-Clark Consultancy. 2011. Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer. Field W5.
- <5> SLI15088 Report: Oxford Archaeology East. 2012. Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer: Field Walking Phase 2. OAE site code: CWTW11.
- <6> SLI15089 Archive: Oxford Archaeology East. 2012. Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer: Field Walking Phase 2. LCNCC 2011.102.
- <7> SLI15212 Report: Bartlett-Clark Consultancy. 2011. Geophysical Survey for the Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer: Phase 2. Field W5.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3644 7125 (876m by 883m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGTON, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Survey: Field Walking for the Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer: Phase 2 (ELI12344)
- Event - Survey: Geophysical Survey for the Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer (ELI12253)
- Event - Survey: Geophysical Survey for the Covenham WTW to Boston Transfer: Phase 2 (ELI12428)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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