Monument record 4179/0/3 - Probable Romano-British Enclosure

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Summary

Cropmarks of a sub-square enclosure with rounded corners. There are gaps in the northern and eastern enclosure arms that may indicate entrances. Inside the enclosure is a further smaller enclosure.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{3} The quarry pit does not extend as far north as the enclosure and the southern arm is clearly visible. There are no clear internal features; however, extensive geological features make it difficult to interpret.


<1> 1982, Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981, p.108 Weston by Welland (checked) (Journal). SNN104561.

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

<3> Vertical Aerial Photograph, HEAP: 27019_008 flown 20/06/2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal: 1982. Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 17. Northants. Arch. Soc.. p.108 Weston by Welland (checked).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. HEAP: 27019_008 flown 20/06/2011.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 78411 91658 (98m by 89m) Central
Civil Parish WESTON BY WELLAND, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 2 2024 2:49PM

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