Potash Minehead, Doves Nest Farm, North York Moors Heritage ...

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Potash Minehead, Doves Nest Farm, North York Moors: Heritage Desk-Based Assessment
comprise depressions defined by low earthen banks (possibly upcast). The field
investigator records that these are reminiscent of Bronze Age ring cairns observed
elsewhere within the National Park, though such an interpretation remains
uncertain. An earthwork platform (a flattened-off build up of compacted earth) was
also identified in association with the possible ring cairns.
4.24 The remaining undated features comprised two possible enclosures recorded on
aerial photographs (11 and 14). One of these (11) is located on the western edge of
the Study Area, while the other (14) is located just within the northern boundary of
the proposed minehead. Two linear features – a probable modern service (21) and
a ditch (12) – were located in the west of the Study Area outside of the proposed
minehead.
4.25 No features, finds or deposits of archaeological significance were identified during
the installation of the drilling rig at Doves Nest Farm (described in paragraphs 2.8 -
2.10), only what appear to be modern drainage / plough channels and a number of
possible tree throws.
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