Information for record number MWA9179:
Undated linear features

Summary Linear features are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. They may be the remains of farm buildings shown on earlier aerial photographs. The site is located 200m north west of Far Popehill Spinney.
What Is It?  
Type: Linear Feature, Building
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Bourton and Draycote
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 45 71
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Parch marks seen on aerial photographs may be the remains of farm buildings that are visible on earlier aerial photographs.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Aerial Photograph
Title: SP4571
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Glossary

 
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technique Cropmark Cropmarks appear as light and dark marks in growing and ripening crops. These marks relate to differences in the soil below. For example, parched lines of grass may indicate stone walls. Crops that grow over stone features often ripen more quickly and are shorter than the surrounding crop. This is because there is less moisture in the soil where the wall lies.

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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
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument LINEAR FEATURE * A length of straight, curved or angled earthwork or cropmark of uncertain date or function. back
monument FARM BUILDING * A building or structure of unknown function found on a farm. Use more specific type where known. back

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