Monument record MNT28258 - Moated site at Sturton Le Steeple

Summary

The remains of a probable moated site discovered during a geophysical survey

Location

Grid reference SK 4794e 384e+ (point)
Map sheet SK43NE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Sturton le Steeple, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

A rectilinear anomaly was detected in the north-eastern part of the field that appears to denote the remains of the moat. The arm along the south side is strongly magnetic compared to the west and northern sides that are faintly reflected in the resultant images.

A field boundary truncates the eastern arm of the moat and in effect removes any clear definition of the moated ditch.

On the edge of the moated ditch, a linear high resistance anomaly was recorded indicating a wall. This could represent a retaining wall that lines the edge of the moat. At approximately halfway along this anomaly is a short linear high resistance anomaly running east –west probably denotes an internal wall of a former manor house that once stood within the island of moat.


Peter Masters, 2018, Geophysical Survey of the Roman Road from Segelocum to Danum at Sturton Le Steeple Nottinghamshire, Page 6 (Unpublished document). SNT5618.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Peter Masters. 2018. Geophysical Survey of the Roman Road from Segelocum to Danum at Sturton Le Steeple Nottinghamshire. Page 6.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jun 4 2024 11:48AM

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