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Name:Earthworks (agricultural), north of Blackwell Lane, Melbourne
HER No.:23243
Type of Record:Monument
Designation:None recorded

Summary

Earthworks that were originally recorded as 'castle' but probably a relatively recent tip.

Grid Reference:SK 391 252
Parish:MELBOURNE

Monument Type(s):

Associated Finds: None recorded

Associated Events

  • EDR1032 - Ordnance Survey Field Report, 12-JUL-66

Full Description

[Area SK 392 252] Photographs of this area are listed as "Castle earthworks, Melbourne". It appears to be no more than a long-established refuse tip. (1) The earthworks appear to be agricultural and without any archaeological significance. (2)


<1> J.K.St.Joseph, 1955, A.P. (J.K.St.Joseph PR 66 & 68 15.4.55) DJC 29.12.65 (Aerial Photograph). SDR799.


<2> F1 BHS 12-JUL-66 (Personal Observation). SDR6085.

Sources and Further Reading

[1]SDR799 - Aerial Photograph: J.K.St.Joseph. 1955. A.P. (J.K.St.Joseph PR 66 & 68 15.4.55) DJC 29.12.65.
[2]SDR6085 - Personal Observation: F1 BHS 12-JUL-66.