Element record MNT27900 - Possible Romano-British ring ditch and rectilinear enclosures

Summary

Identified from gradiometer survey

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 79433 45306 (205m by 261m)
Map sheet SK74NE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Shelton, Rushcliffe

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Linear and curvilinear anomalies identified during gradiometer survey. The anomalies are 2 m wide and connect to likely form the eastern half of an enclosure that continues to the west outside the survey extents, orientated north-east to south-west. The southern limb is 37 m long before being diverted 70 m north and finally back 28 m west. Both the northern and southern extents of the larger anomaly have additional, parallel linear anomalies orientated in the same alignment.

Immediately north is a two-pronged, strongly positive linear anomaly. It is 2 m wide and runs roughly parallel to the northern limb across the entire width of the survey area, orientated north-west to south-east. This anomaly is likely a ditch-like feature associated with the enclosure directly south. A penannular anomaly appears attached to the northern side. This anomaly has a 30 m diameter and has generated relatively weak magnetic properties in comparison to the others. It is possible that this anomaly is representative of a ring ditch. An additional, strongly positive linear anomaly has been located at the north-western end of a similar width orientated north-east to south-west.


<1> Wessex Archæology, 2022, Newark Growth Pipeline, Nottinghamshire:Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report, p.7 (Unpublished document). SNT5338.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wessex Archæology. 2022. Newark Growth Pipeline, Nottinghamshire:Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. p.7.

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Record last edited

Sep 7 2023 4:13PM

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