Prehistoric field boundary south of Sycamore Gap (Henshaw)
Just south of Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall is an old field boundary. It is older than Hadrian's Wall and is prehistoric in date, possibly from the Bronze Age. It was definitely built before the Romans were here because a Roman road called the Military Way runs over the top of it. The boundary is about 1.2m wide and about 50 centimetres high. Another boundary also runs close to Sycamore Gap and may be of a similar date. This is a Scheduled Monument protected by law. (1-4)
A sinuous linear bank, possibly representing a boundary of uncertain date, is visible on air photographs just to the south of Sycamore Gap. It extends for an approximate total distance of 115metres from NY 76223 67663 to NY 76267 67556. (5a)
A sinuous linear bank, possibly representing a boundary of uncertain date, is visible on air photographs just to the south of Sycamore Gap. It extends for an approximate total distance of 115metres from NY 76223 67663 to NY 76267 67556. (5a)
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Late Bronze Age (1200BC to 700BC)
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION, English Heritage: Hadrian's Wall WHS Mapping Project, NMP 2008; English Heritage
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