Monument record MYO3569 - Possible Prehistoric Enclosure
Summary
A possible prehistoric enclosure was seen as cropmarks on air photographs. One side of it consists of three ditches, comprising short sections of ditch, similar in nature to the interrupted ditch enclosures of the Neolithic period. On the opposite side there is only one ditch, again comprising sections of ditch. However, the interrupted appearance of the ditches could be due to visibility rather than construction.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5567 4926 (118m by 119m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE54NE |
| Civil Parish | Askham Bryan, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
NMR Information:
A possible prehistoric enclosure was seen as cropmarks on air photographs. One side of it consists of three ditches, comprising short sections of ditch, similar in nature to the interrupted ditch enclosures of the Neolithic period. On the opposite side there is only one ditch, again comprising sections of ditch. However, the interrupted appearance of the ditches could be due to visibility rather than construction. There are possibly some pits to the south of the enclosure but the mottled nature of the crop makes it difficult to be certain. The only measurable dimension is the internal diameter, which is approximately 70m. (1)
1 Oblique aerial photograph reference number YAT PVA 4:2/12 XX-XXX-1984
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 5 2019 9:54AM