Element record MNT29215 - Two linear ditches on either side of prehistoric round barrow

Summary

Prehistoric or later linear ditches visible as cropmarks and mapped from aerial photographs.

Location

Grid reference SK 54540 71750 (point)
Map sheet SK57SW
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Holbeck, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The cropmark remains of two linear ditches, possibly boundaries or part of a Prehistoric of later enclosure or field system which were seen centred at SK 5454 7175 on either side of a Bronze Age Round barrow. There are traces of possible perpendicular ditches linking the main ditches. The northern ditch can be traced into the next field to the north and extends for approximately 355m. (1)


<1> Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<2> NMR, Air Photos, SK 5471/1 (17577/11) (Aerial photograph). SNT962.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: NMR. Air Photos. SK 5471/1 (17577/11).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Nov 5 2026 1:11PM

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