Element record L1380 - CROPMARK COMPLEX AT BALDERTON AERODROME
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 81281 49355 (836m by 815m) |
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Map sheet | SK84NW |
District | Newark |
Civil Parish | Balderton, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Soilmarks of rectangular enclosures with a section of possible droveway at above grid ref. Possibly a Ro settlement site. (1)
On Balderton Aerodrome looking N. Very extensive cropmarks - enclosures - buildings ? Curving lines etc. Photos 1966. (1) (2) (3)
As can be seen on the APs the marks fall within a disused airfield, and is obviously fairly flat. The only surface irregularities can be attributed to the removal of the runways, perimeter tracks and dispersal areas. Under corn stubble and grass when visited, nothing of interest was found. (4)
SK 815494 also given, AP grid refs indicate large area covered. Position only on map.
Data Held: Aerial Photograph (Aerial photograph). SNT2645.
2 BW print, Pickering J, 252/3A,4A, SMR
<1> Pickering J, Air photos (Aerial photograph). SNT1148.
Other Refs: 40/88, 9574/17,18,19, 252/4A (NLAP SK 8149/1,2,3,4,6)
<2> Pickering J, Air photos (Aerial photograph). SNT1148.
Other Refs: 62/36/44A
<3> Pickering J, Air photos (Aerial photograph). SNT1148.
Other Refs: slide, SK 8149, No 1072 or 26
<4> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM