Monument record MYO3603 - Romano British Settlement Rawcliffe
Summary
Aerial photographs record the cropmarks of a possible Romano-British settlememt on Rawcliffe Moor. The features comprise a network of intersecting boundary lines aligned approximately north-south and east-west, which may not necessarily be coeval with the other ditches. Covering an area 150m by 150m. It shows one complete enclosure attached to one of the north-south boundaries and parallel double-ditched sides.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5896 5602 (629m by 350m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55NE |
| Civil Parish | Skelton, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NMR Information:
Aerial photographs show possibly part of a Romano-British field system as cropmarks on Skelton Moor. The features comprise two sections of linear boundary aligned roughly north-south, and two running conversely east- west, which may not necessarily be coeval with the other ditches. A small enclosure is attached to one of the north-south boundaries. (1)
1 Oblique aerial photograph reference number YAT (PVA 4/5. 13) XX-XXX-1979
Related Event: UID 1105240 (API)
Related Object: AF1326084 RCHME: Vale of York NMP, SE 55 NE
Metadata: Insert 2000
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 3 2019 10:18AM