Monument record 1362/0/22 - Iron Age and Roman settlement, Ditchford
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Summary
Archaeological observation undertaken during gravel quarrying in 1987 identified pits and ditches of Iron Age and Roman date including a possible defensive enclosure of Iron Age date.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} . Pits and ditches of Iron Age and Roman date were revealed during gravel quarrying in 1987. An exceptionally deep ditch, dating to the late Iron Age may have been part of a defensive enclosure. The site is situated c 1mile NNE of the Roman town at Irchester.
Description from record 1362/0/21:
{1} Pits and ditches of Iron Age and Roman date were revealed during quarrying.
<1> Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors), 1991, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990, p.107 Ditchford (checked) (Article). SNN100325.
<1> Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors), 1991, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990, p.107 Ditchford (checked) (Article). SNN100325.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100325 Article: Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors). 1991. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.107 Ditchford (checked).
- <1> SNN100325 Article: Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors). 1991. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.107 Ditchford (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 922 682 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 13 2021 3:44PM
