Element record L5375 - Long Mound, Welbeck

Summary

MOUND (Unknown) Long mound recorded in Welbeck Park in 1938. Field investigations in 1972 located no traces of the feature. The site falls within farmland and probably has been ploughed out.

Location

Grid reference SK 57240 73809 (point)
Map sheet SK57SE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Welbeck, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Long mound, length 53yds (centred at above grid ref). (1)

Unable to locate this feature. The Estate Agent of Welbeck Park knew nothing as to its existence. The area has recently been ploughed. (2)

Not located. The indicated site falls on a natural ridge and the area has been farmed for many years which has probably resulted in the destruction of the mound. (3)


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

<1> Crawford OGS, 05/03/1938, OS Rec 6in (Personal comment). SNT592.

<2> Robertson D, 13/10/1959, LS 25in (Personal comment). SNT1206.

<3> JB, 1972, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT832.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <1> Personal comment: Crawford OGS. 05/03/1938. OS Rec 6in.
  • <2> Personal comment: Robertson D. 13/10/1959. LS 25in.
  • <3> Personal comment: JB. 1972. Pers Comm.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Nov 3 2026 10:16AM

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