Monument record MDR4971 - Cropmarks southwest of Roman Fortlet, Oakerthorpe, Pentrich
Type and Period (2)
- RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Part of a rectangular enclosure is visible against the southern field boundary, and approximately where a Roman Road is thought to run. Narrow linear ditch features run northwards from the enclosure, possibly the ditches for the Roman Road, although they appear to run towards another enclosure (SMR 26216) immediately west of the fortlet. (1-3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR1290 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record (English Heritage). 1996. Aerial photograph NMR12862/34 :25/7/96.
- <2> SDR1289 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record (English Heritage). 1996. Aerial photograph NMR12862/33: 25/7/96.
- <3> SDR1291 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record (English Heritage). 1996. Aerial photograph NMR12862/35 : 25/7/96.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 387 539 (377m by 261m) (Multiple Site Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PENTRICH, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 9 2015 12:38PM