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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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 (Photographs). 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> Report: SHAW M.. 1989. Archaeological Evaluation at Watermills, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. (checked).
  • <2> Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
  • <3> SMR Report Form: SHAW M.. 1989. Pineham Barn, Upton, March 1989. March 1989. (checked).
  • <4> Report: GSB Prospection. 1999. Geophysical Survey: Upton, Northamptonshire. G.S.B. Prospection Ltd.. p.3 (checked).

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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

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