Monument record 5132/0/2 - Probable Natural Feature, Upton

A natural gravel mound formerly interpreted as a Neolithic long barrow.

{1} Long mound c.30-40m long x 15m wide x 0,5m high; slight possibility of mound being burial site because of proximity to round barrow.

{2} Contour plan of earthwork produced as part of 1991 Upton Survey; rectangular or oval mound; min 56m long x 24m wide; stands up to 0.4m high; possible prehistoric ritual monument.

{3} At SP 72305921 is a long mound, about 30.-40 m. by about 15 m. and approximately 0.5 m. high.

{4} The possible long mound or barrow is approx 150m long x 60m wide and 0.4m at its highest point. A trench 37m long was excavated across its long axis, no significant archaeological features were found. The mound has been interpreted as a gravel outcrop.

{6} Contour plan, Fig 4. Mound approximately 150m long x 60m wide x 0.4m high at its highest point; oriented east-west; it was revealed that mound is probably a natural feature comprising high outcrop of gravel and natural bank; no ditch was revealed to north of mound where it was previously thought there might be a side ditch.

<1> FOARD G.R., 1977, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN51327.

<2> SHAW M., 1992, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Note). SNN49534.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.402 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77383.

<4> JACKSON D., 1993, Archaeological Evaluation at Upton, Northampton, p.73 (checked) (Report). SNN40477.

<4> JACKSON D., 1994, Archaeological Evaluation at Upton, Northampton, p.73 (checked) (Article). SNN112178.

<5> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<6> Shaw M., 1990, Archaeological Evaluation At Upton, Northampton (South West District), (part checked) (Report). SNN102374.

<7> SHAW M., 1992, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49530.

Record last edited

Feb 4 2025 7:29PM