ENN109644 - HS2: Culworth Grounds, 2013 (Geophysical survey)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 5297 4609 (862m by 591m)
Civil Parish THORPE MANDEVILLE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Organisation

GSB PROSPECTION

Date

May-June 2013

Description

{1} Geophysical survey was conducted over four fields revealing a substantial archaeological site of probable Iron Age date. The largest, D-shaped enclosure, produced an exceptionally strong magnetic anomaly, suggesting the presence of burnt soil or industrial residues in the fill. [Also known as Lower Thorpe site CS032]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd. 2013. London-West Midlands Environmental Statement: Technical Appendices, CFA15, Greatworth to Lower Boddington Survey reports (CH-004-015), Cultural heritage. GSB Geophysical Survey Report. 5. High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd. p. 23-24.
  • <2> Archive: High Speed Two Ltd. 2023. HS2 Phase One: Heritage GIS Digital Archive- Raster Data.
  • <3> Archive: High Speed Two Ltd. 2023. HS2 Phase One: Heritage GIS Digital Archive.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Possible Prehistoric Settlement, Culworth Grounds (Monument)
  • Possible Prehistoric Settlement, Culworth Grounds (Monument)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (3)

  • HS2: Land west of Culworth Grounds Farm, 2013 (Fieldwalking survey) (Ref: Site CHoAB)
  • HS2: Land to the west of Culworth Grounds, 2020 (Trial trench) (Ref: Site Code: 1C18WCUTT)
  • HS2: Land to the west of Culworth Grounds, 2021 (Excavation) (Ref: Site Code: 1C20WCUAR)

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Mar 12 2024 2:18PM

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