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The site revealed by aerial photography south-east of Dunster Barn is a prehistoric settlement of archaeological significance in Leicestershire. The monument was identified through aerial reconnaissance survey, a technique that proved particularly effective in revealing cropmark evidence of ancient occupation invisible at ground level. The site's precise dating and cultural attribution remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study, though the cropmark patterns suggest settlement activity during the prehistoric period. Its discovery and recording through aerial survey methodology represents an important contribution to understanding the distribution and character of early settlement across the East Midlands landscape.
Site revealed by aerial photography, SE of Dunster Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003565. View the official record →
The site revealed by aerial photography south-east of Dunster Barn is a prehistoric settlement of archaeological significance in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003565.
Site revealed by aerial photography, SE of Dunster Barn 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 1003565.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa and enclosures N of Ratcliffe Lane (0.2 km), Hemington Chapel (2.8 km), Medieval settlement remains immediately east of The Wymeshead (3.2 km).
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