ENN6574 - West Hunsbury Spine Road, 1979 (Watching brief)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7330 5820 (60m by 320m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit
Date
October 1979
Description
{2} Ditch seen during continuation of West hunsbury Spine Road. The fill was mottled reddish-brown-grey clay and the surviving width was c1m but could be seen to be wider at a greater height from road section. The road was cut down at this point but not wnough to remove this feature entirely. A few sherds of Iron Age pottery were recovered from its fill. Other possible features included two wide ditches and a ?pond were seen in this area, one of which was cut by the Iron Age ditch.
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 4985/0/1 Iron Age enclosure (Monument)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2026 11:17AM