Monument record MYO3671 - Heslington East: Iron Age ladder settlement
Summary
Iron Age ladder settlement with two enclosures (one in area containing roundhouses and ring-gullies). Evidence of metalworking see related monument file.
At least three internal ring ditches are visible as soilmarks during open area excavations on air photographs. The ring ditches most likely represent roundhouses.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6377 5061 (166m by 123m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Civil Parish | Heslington, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
NMR Information:
An Iron Age/Roman rectilinear enclosure and at least three internal ring ditches are visible as soilmarks during open area excavations on air photographs, at SE 6383 5055. The ring ditches most likely represent the remains of roundhouses.
(1)
1 Vertical aerial photograph reference number NMR 20806/3 22-JUL-2008
Related event: (UID 1493997) EH AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE (NORTH): 2008-9
*University of York, 2013, The Past Beneath Our Feet - Heslington East (Unpublished document). SYO2034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2034 Unpublished document: *University of York. 2013. The Past Beneath Our Feet - Heslington East.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 9 2024 9:27AM