Information for record number MWA7192:
Undated linear features, Cawston Grange

Summary Two parallel linear features that have been identified by a geophysical survey, of which one may be a pit alignment. They are of unknown date, and are situated 1km northwest of the cricket ground at Bilton.
What Is It?  
Type: Linear Feature
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Dunchurch
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 46 73
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Two parallel linear features orientated roughly east-west were identified during a geophysical survey. One of these features may represent a pit alignment although the broken appearance of this line may be due to later agricultural practice.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Geophysical Survey Report
Title: Cawston Grange: Geophysical Survey Report - Cawston II
Author/originator: D Shiel
Date: 1993
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 93/51
   
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Glossary

 
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Description  
technique Geophysical Survey The measuring and recording of electrical resistivity or magnetism in order to determine the existence and outline of buried features such as walls and ditches. Geophysical techniques include resistivity survey, magnetometer survey and ground penetrating radar. View Image back
monument GRANGE * An outlying farm or estate, usually belonging to a religious order or feudal lord. Specifically related to core buildings and structures associated with monastic land holding. Use specific term where known. back
monument FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument CRICKET GROUND * The entire playing area and associated buildings upon which the game of cricket is played. back
monument PIT ALIGNMENT * A single line, or pair of roughly parallel lines, of pits set at intervals along a common axis or series of axes. The pits are not thought to have held posts. back
monument LINEAR FEATURE * A length of straight, curved or angled earthwork or cropmark of uncertain date or function. back

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