Monument record MYO3887 - multiple ditch system, possible prehistoric enclosures
Summary
A group of overlapping ditches were seen as cropmarks on air photographs. They probably represent a series of
prehistoric enclosures. The overlapping ditches suggest that several phases are represented on this one site. The
dimensions of possible enclosures can be defined as 20 to 24m in width. The main groups of features are centred at SE
6648 5600 and SE 6639 5590.
Aerial Photograph NMR SE 6756/10 (12671/13) 30-JUN-1995
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6644 5595 (207m by 191m) (17 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65NE |
| Civil Parish | Stockton on the Forest, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NMR Information:
A group of overlapping ditches were seen as cropmarks on air photographs. They probably represent a series of prehistoric enclosures. The overlapping ditches suggest that several phases are represented on this one site. The dimensions of possible enclosures can be defined as 20 to 24m in width. The main groups of features are centred at SE 6648 5600 and SE 6639 5590. (1)
1 Oblique aerial photograph reference number NMR SE 6655/4 (12139/09) 12-AUG-1991
English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document). SYO1458.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO1458 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2011. Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 17 2019 12:48PM