Monument record 2811/0/2 - Undated rectangular enclosure, possibly prehistoric or Roman
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Summary
Prehistoric or Roman rectangular enclosure immediately north of the village. Visible on air photographs as a rectangular ditched feature, orientated north to south and overlain by later ridge and furrow.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} TL 0194 9061: Enclosure immediately north of the village, on limestone at 130 feet above OD. It is only visible on air photographs as a rectangular ditched feature, orientated north to south, 30 metres by 15 metres, overlain by later ridge-and-furrow. No entrance or interior features are visible.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.48/Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<3> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, AP (RAF VAP CPE/UK 2109 4373-4) (Photographs). SNN104890.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.48/Site 1 (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <3> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. AP (RAF VAP CPE/UK 2109 4373-4).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0191 9063 (21m by 29m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GLAPTHORN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361801
Record last edited
Apr 6 2023 3:36PM
