Monument record 57/0/17 - Prehistoric or Roman Ditch and enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Crop/soilmark: Good quality photography. Enclosures and ditches on air photographs
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{3} Indeterminate ditches, perhaps forming a series of overlapping enclosures. These may be associated with the occupation of the fort.
{1} - Enclosures and ditches (SP 527346) lie in the extreme N of the parish, immediately S of Rainsborough hill fort (SP 53 SW 11) on limestone at 146 m. above OD. On air photographs taken in 1964 some indeterminate enclosures, are visible. These may be associated with the occupation of the fort.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> 1967, Proceedings of The Prehistoric Society, 33/ plate 23 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN10126.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.12 site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN10126 Journal: 1967. Proceedings of The Prehistoric Society. Proceedings of The Prehistoric Society. 33/PLATE 23. 33/ plate 23 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.12 site 4 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 4527 2345 (18m by 350m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYNHO, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339234
Record last edited
Feb 1 2024 12:46PM
