ENN104253 - Latimer Park, 2004 (Watching Brief)

1} An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services, on behalf of CPM during groundworks on land at Latimer Park, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire (Planning Application number KE 00/365). Much of the development area to the west was identified as having been truncated by quarrying. As a result the monitoring of stripping of topsoil and subsoil focused on an undisturbed area of land to the east, in close proximity to the archaeological features identified in 1999. The watching brief was undertaken by ULAS on a number of visits. A number of pits, post-holes and linear features were revealed dating to the prehistoric/Iron Age, possibly suggesting a continuation of later prehistoric settlement. A number of undated tree throws and evidence of medieval ridge and furrow were also identified. The site archive will be deposited with Kettering Manor House Museum under the Accession Number LPBL.2004.