Element record MNT27778 - Possible burning site identified in Geophysical survey

Summary

At least one example recorded at the south-eastern corner might reflect a site that has been subjected to intense heat

Location

Grid reference SK 60000 48491 (point)
Map sheet SK64NW
District Gedling
Civil Parish Arnold, Gedling

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The survey has identified limited geophysical evidence of potential archaeological remains. At least one example recorded at the south-eastern corner might reflect a site that has been subjected to intense heat indicating a possible burning site. (In proximity to a Scheduled Ancient Monument principally associated with Iron Age and Roman occupation) (1)

Cockpit Hill, a Scheduled Iron Age and Roman settlement and Roman hill fort to the immediate north of the north-western part of the site. Excavation has uncovered a multi-ditched enclosed settlement apparently occupied in the Iron Age and Roman periods (the presence of Neolithic flint implements may also indicate earlier occupation of the site). Earthworks signify the remains of a large hilltop camp with a defensible double bank and ditch. To the north of the site are the remains of a medieval cockpit - a circular earth bank from which the hill derives its name. (1)


<1> David Bunn, 2016, Geophysical survey, Land off George's Lane, Calverton, Nottinghamshire (Unpublished document). SNT5294.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: David Bunn. 2016. Geophysical survey, Land off George's Lane, Calverton, Nottinghamshire.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 18 2022 12:30PM

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