Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall

Ring ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall

England
List entry 1006788
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditches and other cropmarks south of Lolham Hall is a prehistoric archaeological site comprising a series of soil and crop mark features visible from aerial survey. The site consists of ring ditches and associated linear features that represent the buried remains of prehistoric settlement and land use patterns. These cropmarks, detected through differential crop growth over subsurface archaeological deposits, indicate activity during the prehistoric period, likely spanning the Bronze Age. The site's survival as buried archaeological evidence in the landscape south of Lolham Hall in Northamptonshire demonstrates the value of aerial archaeology in identifying and recording non-visible prehistoric monuments.

Ring ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006788. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall?

Ring ditches and other cropmarks south of Lolham Hall is a prehistoric archaeological site comprising a series of soil and crop mark features visible from aerial survey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006788.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall?

Ring ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006788.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditches and other cropmarks S of Lolham Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort and enclosure at Sutton Cross (8.6 km), Moated site, Castor Manor Farm (9.2 km), Wansford Bridge See also CAMBRIDGESHIRE 136 (9.3 km).

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