Element record L5166 - RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE AT SOUTH WHEATLEY

Summary

DITCH (Unknown); RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Unknown); BANK (EARTHWORK) (Unknown)

Location

Grid reference SK 76360 85649 (point)
Map sheet SK78NE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish South Wheatley, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Rectangular embankment remains of small bank and shallow ditch. It covers perhaps one acre. The works are too slight to be defensive, and have a Med appearance. (1) (2)
The area indicated has been completely levelled to provide a sports field. (3)
Morph: 140.2.1 enclosure. (4)
See M5167 for nearby earthworks, L4989 for excavation, M4944 for church.


<1> Oswald AH, 09/02/1938, OS Rec 6in (Personal comment). SNT1109.

<2> Thoroton Society, 1939, TTS, p 15 (Published document). SNT356.

<3> Harper FR, 1962, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT748.

<4> RCHME, National Mapping Programme, Notts - Morph Data (Unknown). SNT1470.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Personal comment: Oswald AH. 09/02/1938. OS Rec 6in.
  • <2> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1939. TTS. 43. p 15.
  • <3> Personal comment: Harper FR. 1962. Pers Comm.
  • <4> Unknown: RCHME. National Mapping Programme, Notts - Morph Data.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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