ENN104254 - St Mary's Church, 2003 (Geophysics)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6897 4413 (145m by 134m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHITTLEBURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
University of Leicester, Department of Archaeology
Date
July-August 2003
Description
{1} The resitivity survey showed a number of building footprints, particularly to the east of the path to the church. These may be associated with buildings depicted in this area on a mpa of 1608. The magnetometry survey clearly revealed evidece of the Iron Age hillfort, surrounded by a broad bank and ditch (the latter at least 6m wide). Within were at least 15 roundhouses.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN105857 Interim Report: Jones R.L.C.; Pears B.. 2003. Excavation and Geophysical Survey at St Mary's Church, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire (Draft). University of Leicester. (checked).
- <2> SNN107406 Website: Jones R.. 2005. Northamptonshire Archaeological Society: Whittlebury Hillfort. www.jwaller.co.uk/nas/Whittlebury.htm. (checked).
- <3> SNN112081 Report: Jones, R L C. 2004?. Excavation and Geophysical Survey at St Mary's Church, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire (Draft). University of Leicester Fieldwork Reports. University of Leicester. (checked).
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2025 11:36AM
