Monument record MLI85593 - Probable Neolithic Long Barrow, Bett's Covert, South Willingham
Summary
Cropmarks of a probable Neolithic long barrow, to the north-east of Bett's Covert, South Willingham. Alternatively interepreted as the remains of two conjoined Bronze Age round barrows.
Type and Period (2)
- ROUND BARROW ? (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 801 BC)
- LONG BARROW ? (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmarks of a keyhole-shaped, ditched enclosure, to the north-east of Bett's Covert, South Willingham. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. The NMP photo interpreters were of the opinion that the cropmarks represented the remains of two conjoined Bronze Age round barrows. {1}
Further analysis of the aerial photographs suggested that these cropmarks more likely represent the remains of a Neolithic long barrow, given the continuous oval-shaped nature of the cropmarks. The feature's location on the high shoulder of a natural spur also conforms with other known long barrows in this area. The cropmarks are visible as an elongated oval-shaped enclosure, aligned on a roughly north-west to south-east axis, and measuring 20m by 36m. The remains of a now largely flattened internal mound was visible as a compacted surface. {2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TF2184: LI.213.4.1.
- <2> SLI89 Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. OS/69216 V 541 (08/06/1969).
- <3> SLI89 Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. MAL/77005 V 183 (28/02/1977).
- <4> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 28 SW: 37.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 2133 8462 (53m by 47m) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | SOUTH WILLINGHAM, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 22 2023 12:54PM
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