Monument record MYO3613 - Ring Ditch and trackway Acaster malbis
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5897 4410 (207m by 358m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE54SE |
| Civil Parish | Acaster Malbis, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NMR Information:
Description for trackway:
Oblique aerial photographs record the soilmarks of a ditched trackway of uncertain date, possibly late prehistoric, in a field to the north of South Fields. The soilmark trackway runs parallel to the present farm track but changes alignment south-west at one end. A possible ring-ditch lies adjacent to it. The soilmark ditch is approximately 330m long, running from SE 589 442 to SE 589 439. (1)
1 Oblique aerial photograph reference number. NMR SE 5944/5 (CRA 16852/22) 11-MAR-1989
Description for Ring Ditch:
Oblique aerial photographs record a possible ring-ditch, representing a levelled round barrow, as soilmarks to the north of South Fields (at SE 590 440) . South Field is crossed by lines of levelled ridge and furrow. (1)
1 Oblique aerial photograph reference number NMR SE 5944/5 (CRA 16852/22) 11-MAR-1989
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Record last edited
Jul 31 2019 3:25PM