Monument record 1284/0/1 - Possible Prehistoric Enclosure, north of Ketton Drift
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Summary
Cropmarks of a rectilinear enclosure possibly the remains of a later prehistoric settlement enclosure which has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the Rutland Roman Villa project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of a rectilinear enclosure located at TF 0071 0421 possibly the remains of a later prehistoric settlement enclosure which has been mapped from aerial photographs as part of the Rutland Roman Villa project. It measures 44m x 46m, is defined by a single ditch with curved corners and slightly bowed sides and has a possible entrance in the northern end of the eastern side. A spur of ditch extends southwards from the SE corner which is truncated by a modern track at the edge of the field. A second similar enclosure lies 155m to the north of this site within the same field
<1> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NHC 2534-10 29-JUL-1984 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: TF0003/004 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> Small, F, 2023, Aerial Investigation And Mapping at Rutland Roman Villa Environs (Report). SNN116764.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NHC 2534-10 29-JUL-1984.
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP: TF0003/004.
- <3> SNN116764 Report: Small, F. 2023. Aerial Investigation And Mapping at Rutland Roman Villa Environs. Historic England Research Report Series. RRS 48/2023. Historic England.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 0069 0421 (48m by 61m) Central |
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Civil Parish | EASTON ON THE HILL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1631157
Record last edited
Mar 11 2025 10:26AM