Monument record MLI97429 - Undated Enclosure, Hemswell Cliff

Summary

Cropmarks of an enclosure of unknown date, to the north-east of Hemswell Cliff. An interpretation of the feature as a possible Neolithic long barrow has been suggested.

Type and Period (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Cropmarks of an enclosure of unknown date are visible on an aerial photograph of this area to the north-east of Hemswell Cliff. The feature was described as being an elongated ditched enclosure, aligned on an east to west axis. It measured 73m long by 20m wide, tapering slightly to the east. An interpretation of the feature as a possible Neolithic long barrow was suggested. {1} This probable enclosure was assessed for scheduling by Historic England in June 2021. It was decided that the criteria for scheduling was not met in this instance, as the feature could not be discerned on more recent aerial imagery, and the degree of its survival was unclear. {2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. NMR 17329/51 (1999).
  •  Unpublished Document: English Heritage / Historic England. 2008->. Advice Report from a Heritage Asset Assessment. Case No.1474919.
  •  Index: Historic England. 2012->. Designation Decision Records (De-Designated and Non-Designated Entries). 1476812.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 9649 9170 (72m by 39m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish HEMSWELL, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 15 2024 4:59PM

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