LINEAR FEATURE
A straight or curved archaeological feature. Use specific term where known.
Linear Cropmark (Non-Preferred) | Linear Soilmarks (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL CROPMARK | Visible differences in growth of vegetation (cereal or grass and more rarely, root crops) caused by agricultural practices such as ploughing, spraying and manuring. |
| BOUNDARY | The limit to an area as defined on a map or by a marker of some form e.g. BOUNDARY WALL. Use specific term where known. |
| GEOLOGICAL CROPMARK | Visible differences in growth of vegetation (cereal or grass and more rarely, root crops) caused by geological features. |
| LINEAR EARTHWORK | A substantial bank and ditch forming a major boundary between two adjacent landholdings of prehistoric or later date. |
