Monument record 9817/0/14 - Probable Medieval cultivation trenches, Mawsley New Village
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Summary
Archaeological excavation at Mawsley New Village identified a series of straight parallel ditches aligned approximately east-west. They truncated the Iron Age settlement, but were otherwise difficult to date. The features may be remnants of medieval furrows but unusually defined.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A series of straight parallel ditches cut across the site approximately east to west, truncating each of the Iron Age features. Each ditch measured between 0.6m to 1.3m in width and a surviving depth of 0.3 to 0.4m. It is possible that these represent medieval ridge and furrow.
{2} Interpreted as Roman planting trenches.
<1> Hull G.; Preston S., 2002, Middle Iron Age Occupation at Mawsley New Village, Cransley Lodge, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Phase 4 (checked) (Report). SNN102277.
<2> Wiseman, R, Brewer, E, Luxford, R, Losh, J, Roberts, M, Jackson-Slater, C, & Boulton, A, 2020, Archaeology on Furlough: Roman Planting Trenches in the East of England, p. 8 (Report). SNN116499.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN102277 Report: Hull G.; Preston S.. 2002. Middle Iron Age Occupation at Mawsley New Village, Cransley Lodge, Kettering, Northamptonshire. Thames Valley Arch Servic. Phase 4 (checked).
- <2> SNN116499 Report: Wiseman, R, Brewer, E, Luxford, R, Losh, J, Roberts, M, Jackson-Slater, C, & Boulton, A. 2020. Archaeology on Furlough: Roman Planting Trenches in the East of England. Apollo- University of Cambridge Repository. p. 8.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8033 7567 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MAWSLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 23 2024 1:16PM
