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*****SWAAG_ID***** | 147 |
Date Entered | 01/03/2011 |
Updated on | 01/03/2011 |
Recorded by | Stephen Eastmead (admin) |
Category | Settlement |
Record Type | Archaeology |
Site Access | Public Footpath |
Record Date | 28/02/2011 |
Location | Near Low Hollings, Marske. |
Civil Parish | Marske |
Brit. National Grid | SE 10111 99235 |
Altitude | 221m |
Geology | Below a limestone escarpment and on a spring line. |
Record Name | 2 shallow settlement platforms |
Record Description | 2 shallow settlement platforms situated in a medieval landscape.
A trackway leads to the platforms, and there are a few less obvious earthworks close by.
The platforms have a open aspect to the south over the fields below.
The fields show evidence of rig and furrow ploughing in the improved grassland. |
Dimensions | Each platform is 8-10m across |
Image 1 ID | 377 Click image to enlarge |
Image 1 Description | Settlement platforms | |
Image 2 ID | 378 Click image to enlarge |
Image 2 Description | Trackway leading to settlement platforms | |
Image 3 ID | 379 Click image to enlarge |
Image 3 Description | View to the south showing rig and furrow ploughing. | |