Monument record 2008/0/2 - Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow & Pit Circle

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

{1} Ring of pits and associated traces of round barrows, detected during aerial photography.

{2} Aerial photos: NCCAP:SP8066/009-11.

{3} Cropmarks: an almost circular light area lying adjacent to the darker stream channels. Probably an area of subsoil protected by a barrow mound. Also a ring of seven pits towards the outer edge of the feature.


<1> Foard G.; Richardson D., 1983, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography), 18/181 Overstone (checked) (Notes). SNN100412.

<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<3> Foard, G., 1982, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN51065.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Notes: Foard G.; Richardson D.. 1983. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography). Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. 18/181 Overstone (checked).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
  • <3> Oral Report: Foard, G.. 1982. Oral Report to SMR. 08/09/1982. (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 8013 6681 (22m by 20m) Central
Civil Parish OVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 960885

Record last edited

May 17 2024 2:31PM

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