Monument record 3170 - Possible Early Iron Age Settlement
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Summary
A collection of Iron Age pottery finds has led to the suggestion that this may be an area of settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Iron Age settlement (SP 985687), immediately south west of Caldecote village, near a stream, on Boulder Clay at 200ft above OD. An area ofdark soil associated with limestone blocks and early Iron Age pottery has been found.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.26/Site 3 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> HALL D.N.; HUTCHINGS J.B., 1972, The Distribution of Archaeological Sites Between The Nene and The Ouse Valleys, p.13 (unchecked) (Article). SNN35780.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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.26/Site 3 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN35780 Article: HALL D.N.; HUTCHINGS J.B.. 1972. The Distribution of Archaeological Sites Between The Nene and The Ouse Valleys. Bedfordshire Archaeological Journal. 7. p.13 (unchecked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 985 687 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHELVESTON CUM CALDECOTT, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347048
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:36PM
