Monument record LCS 055 - Cropmarks of uncertain archaeological significance

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Summary

Cropmarks of uncertain archaeological significance have been recorded from aerial photographs. They have been interpreted as a causewayed ring ditch of possible Bronze Age date, and possible undated field boundaries. They were not recognised in a subsequent survey of aerial photographs for this area and may be of natural and/or agricultural origin.

Location

Grid reference TM 46759 62598 (point)
Map sheet TM46SE
Civil Parish LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

A causewayed ring ditch approximately 8m in diameter plus a series of other cropmarks, possibly field boundaries (S1)(R1)(R2).

April 2015. Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme.
The cropmarks described above, interpreted as a causewayed ring ditch of possible Bronze Age date, and possible undated field boundaries, were not recognised on the aerial photographs consulted by the project.
S. Tremlett (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 29th April 2015.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <R1> Photograph: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Air Photograph.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S1> Unpublished document: Richmond, A.. 1994. Evaluation Report, Sizewell C. Figures 4 & 5.
  • <R2> Photograph: Air Photographs. RCHME.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Mar 11 2016 11:46AM

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