Monument record 14955 - Ring Ditch Cropmark North of Winwick
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Summary
A ring ditch, identified from 2018 aerial photographs. Cropmarks are visible changes in the growth of vegetation that may indicate a buried feature. These distinctions can usually only be identified from aerial photographs.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, 31/3/2019 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
An eight metre diameter circular ring ditch located in a field approximately 175 metres north of Winwick between the A49 and the A573.
<2> Google, 2005-2023, Google Maps, 25/06/2018 (Web Site). SCH8660.
Cropmark visible as a darker green circle.
<3> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite DTM 1m (2022) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
The cropmark is located on the top of a low rise c.2-2.5 metres high.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. 31/3/2019.
- <2>XY SCH8660 Web Site: Google. 2005-2023. Google Maps. www.google.co.uk/maps. 25/06/2018. [Mapped features: #51514 ; #51515 ]
- <3> SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite DTM 1m (2022).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 602 934 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ69SW |
| Civil Parish | WINWICK, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WINWICK WITH HULME, WINWICK, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Mar 25 2025 10:36AM