Monument record 5303/0/1 - Prehistoric Pit Alignment
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Summary
Cropmarks of a possible prehistoric pit alignment identified on aerial photographs. Subsequently verified by trial trenching. Geophysical survey identified a linear feature which may have replaced the pit alignment.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Cropmark of a pit alignment, seen on aerial photos NCCAP:SP6659/004-5;
{2} 3 pits were seen in trench 9, all measuring approx 0.8m in diameter and between 0.17 and 0.3m deep. One pit contained a single sherd of abraded probable late Bronze Age pottery. These pits probably represent the eastern edge of the pit alignment.
{3} Geophysical survey undertaken in 2022 identified a linear feature that may have replaced the pit alignment. The pits were not identified.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Seddon G.; Murray J., 2000, Hipwells, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire An Archaeological Evaluation, pp.9-10 (checked) (Report). SNN103088.
<3> Evershed, R, 2022, Archaeological Evaluation Report: Geophysical Survey by Magnetometry on Land South of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, https://doi.org/10.5284/1119624 (Report). SNN114585.
<4> Allen Archaeology, 2023, Digital Archive from a Geophysical Survey south of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, March 2022, https://doi.org/10.5284/1116390 (Digital archive). SNN116204.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN103088 Report: Seddon G.; Murray J.. 2000. Hipwells, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire An Archaeological Evaluation. Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust Report. 716. Hertfordhsire Arch Trust. pp.9-10 (checked).
- <3> SNN114585 Report: Evershed, R. 2022. Archaeological Evaluation Report: Geophysical Survey by Magnetometry on Land South of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire. Allen Archaeological Associates fieldwork reports. AAL2021038. Allen Arch. Assoc.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1119624.
- <4> SNN116204 Digital archive: Allen Archaeology. 2023. Digital Archive from a Geophysical Survey south of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, March 2022. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116390. ads Collection: 5427. Allen Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116390.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Intervention: Hipwells, 2000 (Trial trenching) (Ref: Site code: HAT441) (ENN103270)
- Event - Survey: Land south of the A45, Upper Heyford, 2022 (Geophysical survey) (Ref: AAL Site Code: UPHE 20) (ENN110577)
- Event - Interpretation: Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, 1993-2002 (ENN101891)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Terrestrial Minerals Resource Assessment (TMRA), 2012-14 (ENN107119)
- Event - Survey: Weedon and Flore Bypass, 2013 (DBA) (Ref: Report: 13/164) (ENN106886)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6710 5930 (195m by 56m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER HEYFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 23 2024 3:30PM
