Monument record 5092/0/5 - Natural Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Crop/soilmark: Good quality photography. Trial trench excavation proved this feature was of natural origin.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} A wide linear ditch which may have formed part of a large defended enclosure was seen on aerial photos. Subsequent trial trenching revealed a large anomaly consisting of a band of mixed clays and sands. A section through this showed unstratified layers of material however, which suggests that it is a natural feature. The deeper topsoil filling in this feature may explain the creation of a cropmark.
<1> SHAW M., 1989, Archaeological Evaluation at Watermills, Northampton, (checked) (Report). SNN105029.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> SHAW M., 1989, Pineham Barn, Upton, March 1989, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49523.
<4> GSB Prospection, 1999, Geophysical Survey: Upton, Northamptonshire, p.3 (checked) (Report). SNN102494.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN105029 Report: SHAW M.. 1989. Archaeological Evaluation at Watermills, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <3> SNN49523 SMR Report Form: SHAW M.. 1989. Pineham Barn, Upton, March 1989. March 1989. (checked).
- <4> SNN102494 Report: GSB Prospection. 1999. Geophysical Survey: Upton, Northamptonshire. G.S.B. Prospection Ltd.. p.3 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7130 5855 (45m by 109m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 12 2021 3:10PM
