Monument record 1477/0/1 - Possible Prehistoric Enclosure, Swan Valley
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Summary
Cropmark of a partial enclosure identified on aerial photography. Observation during development identified the bases of ditches after grading of the site. No dating evidence was found.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} The bottoms of several ditches survived in area where cropmark had been recorded. The most substantial was 1.2m wide with a depth of 0.5m. Charcoal and burnt clay flecks were noted in the filling together with decayed animal bones. No dating evidence was recovered.
{2} Worked flints and early/middle Saxon pottery recovered; evaluation by M Shaw.
{3} Cropmarks of possible enclosures. NCCAP:SP7158/006.
<1> Dennis Jackson, 1996, Swan Valley, Rothersthorpe- watching brief, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49580.
<2> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.121 (checked) (Article). SNN104441.
<3> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN49580 SMR Report Form: Dennis Jackson. 1996. Swan Valley, Rothersthorpe- watching brief. June 1996. (checked).
- <2> SNN104441 Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.121 (checked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 71852 58188 (109m by 56m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 9 2026 11:38AM
