Aerial archaeology reveals undiscovered settlements
A previously unknown Bronze Age monument has been found in countryside near Cottingham.
The find was one of many made by English Heritage, who used an aircraft to survey East Yorkshire over the summer.
Archaeologist Dave MacLeod made dozens of flights over the region when the prolonged dry weather meant hidden underground features became visible.
Many of the discoveries were homesteads; small farming settlements, some dating back 3,000 years.
The dry spell at the start of the summer aided the search by displaying formerly hidden constructions....
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The find was one of many made by English Heritage, who used an aircraft to survey East Yorkshire over the summer.
Archaeologist Dave MacLeod made dozens of flights over the region when the prolonged dry weather meant hidden underground features became visible.
Many of the discoveries were homesteads; small farming settlements, some dating back 3,000 years.
The dry spell at the start of the summer aided the search by displaying formerly hidden constructions....