Element record MNT29226 - Cropmarks at Oldcotes

Summary

A prehistoric/Roman rectilinear enclosure, a possible double ditched trackway and also a macula of uncertain date are visible as cropmarks on air photographs.

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 59041 90237 (319m by 333m)
Map sheet SK59SE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Styrrup with Oldcotes, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

A prehistoric/Roman rectilinear enclosure, possible double ditched trackway and also a macula of uncertain date are visible as cropmarks on air photographs. They are centred at SK 5904 9015.

The enclosure is located at SK 5900 9026, sub-square in plan, with two possible entrances in the north and east sides. It is formed by a narrow ditch that widens to 3m at the terminal ends of the north entrance. It has an internal area of 0.15ha. A ditch abuts it to the south and this ditch leads south then east into a double ditch feature that might be interpreted as a trackway. There is a branch in the trackway that leads south.

At SK 5891 9032 there is an oval macula measuring 16m x 11m. (1)


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

<1> NMR, Air Photos (Aerial photograph). SNT962.

NMR SK5890/2 (NMR 12509/12) 12-Jul-1994

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <1> Aerial photograph: NMR. Air Photos.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Nov 11 2026 10:48AM

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