Element record L7835 - EARTHWORK COMPLEX AT ORSTON

Summary

RIDGE AND FURROW (Unknown); FIELD SYSTEM (Unknown); BUILDING PLATFORM (Unknown); POND (Unknown); BANK (EARTHWORK) (Unknown)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 76944 40765 (317m by 318m)
Map sheet SK74SE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Orston, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (5)

Full Description

Field system including ridge and furrow, two ponds and a single distinguishable field boundary bank at the northern end. The small field north of Moor Lane at the edge of the village, has a very uneven surface with some linear banks visible. At the far east end of the area, north of Lombard Street, a large "L" shaped platform and the south end of a second platform (emerging from beneath the northerly building) are well preserved. (1)
Grid ref centred
See L1598 for Ro pottery finds


Data Held: Ground Photograph (Ground photograph). SNT2646.

5 colour print, 16/11-15 (negs F33/2,3), SMR

<1> TPAT, 1995, Village Earthwork Survey II (Published document). SNT1360.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Ground photograph: Data Held: Ground Photograph.
  • <1> Published document: TPAT. 1995. Village Earthwork Survey II.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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