Information for record number MWA10235:
Linear feature on Aerial photographs, Lunt Roman Fort

Summary Linear feature visible on aerial photographss, probably a fairly modern path but may relate to the Lunt Romano-British fort.
What Is It?  
Type: Linear Feature
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Baginton
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 34 75
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
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1 Broadly SW NE linear feature visible on Aerial photographs. Appears to align with the gateway to the Lunt Romano-British fort at the westeren end but at the eastern end appears to respect modern field boundaries. Probably a relatively modern path but might be older.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Aerial Photograph
Title: Aerial Photographs
Author/originator: City of Coventry
Date: 1996
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technique Aerial Photograph Aerial photographs are taken during an aerial survey, which involves looking at the ground from above. It is usually easier to see cropmarks and earthworks when they are viewed from above. Aerial photographs help archaeologists to record what they see and to identify new sites. There are two kinds of aerial photographs; oblique and vertical. back
period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument FORT * A permanently occupied position or building designed primarily for defence. back
monument PATH * A way made for pedestrians, especially one merely made by walking (often not specially constructed). back
monument LINEAR FEATURE * A length of straight, curved or angled earthwork or cropmark of uncertain date or function. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument GATEWAY * A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses etc. back

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