Monument record 1577300000 - North of Long Covert
Summary
Cropmark of a possibly later prehistoric capsule-shaped ditched enclosure, possibly a Neolithic mortuary enclosure, which is visible on aerial photographs.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (3)
- SUBRECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Late Prehistoric - 4000 BC? to 42 AD?)
- DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Late Prehistoric - 4000 BC? to 42 AD?)
- MORTUARY ENCLOSURE? (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)
Description
Cropmark of a possibly later prehistoric capsule-shaped ditched enclosure reminiscent of the group of enclosures described as Neolithic mortuary enclosures which is visible on aerial photographs at SP7332 0708. It measures c. 40m in length, has straight sides and two curved ends (1).
This record includes National Record of the Historic Environment Information provided by Historic England on 4 June 2025 licensed under the Open Government Licence (2).
Cropmark not visible in 1999-2023 vertical aerial photographs.
Sources (3)
- ---SBC28565 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2010. Historic England 2010 oblique aerial photo.
- <1>XYSBC28548 Verbal communication: Fiona Small (Historic England Air Photo Interpreter). 2015. Information from 2010 Historic England aerial photograph. [Mapped feature: #52194 ]
- <2>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE).
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7332 0708 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KINGSEY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: EH Aerial Reconnaissance (South): 2010-11 (EBC18817)
Record last edited
Dec 4 2025 5:23PM
