Monument record 3181 - Possible Settlement, Undated, south of Chelveston Road
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible enclosures, trackways and pits identified on aerial photographs. Two rectilinear enclosures overlap with the second comprising a partially visible internal double ditched enclosure. They possibly date to the Iron Age or Roman periods.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{3} Enclosure and ring ditch on AP in 1982. (1)
{4, 5} The features described above {3} were viewed on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project. Centred at SP 97617 68659 two overlapping rectilinear enclosures were visible, with the second comprising a partially visible internal double ditched enclosure (referred to as a ring ditch above). They possibly date to the Iron Age or Roman periods.
<1> Rees G., 2008, Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age, (unchecked) (Article). SNN106040.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> Foard G.; Richardson D., 1983, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography), p. 183 (Notes). SNN100412.
<4> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NHC 2063/4 17-JUL-1982 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
<5> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NHC 2486/28 14-JUL-1984 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
<6> Bedford Borough Council HER, Undated, Bedford Borough NMP, MD003015 (Archive). SNN113023.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN106040 Article: Rees G.. 2008. Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age. Changing Perspectives in the First Millenium BC. Oxbow. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <3> SNN100412 Notes: Foard G.; Richardson D.. 1983. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography). Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 183.
- <4> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NHC 2063/4 17-JUL-1982.
- <5> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NHC 2486/28 14-JUL-1984.
- <6> SNN113023 Archive: Bedford Borough Council HER. Undated. Bedford Borough NMP. Historic England Archive. MD003015.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (13)
- Parent of: Possible Ditches, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/10)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/11)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/12)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible Linear System, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/13)
- Parent of: Possible Pits, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Trackway, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Trackway, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/6)
- Parent of: Uncertain, Undated Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/7)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/1)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/4)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3181/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9777 6881 (518m by 483m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 965114
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:36PM
