Monument record 4622/0/17 - Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Crop/soilmark: Good quality photography
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Identified as probable archaeology during the geophysical survey;
{3} A ditch that formed part of the southern side of a large enclosure partially revealed by both geophysical survey and as cropmarks identified on historic aerial photographs was sampled during trial trench excavation. It measured 2.6m wide and 1.5m deep with steeply sloping uneven sides. It contained a series of interleaved deposits formed as a result of silting and edge collapse, many displaying signs of being laid down under wet conditions
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> GSB Prospection, 2016, Northampton West: Geophysical Survey report (Report). SNN110599.
<3> Coyne, J., 2016, Land West of Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation, October 2016, p. 16 (Report). SNN110600.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN110599 Report: GSB Prospection. 2016. Northampton West: Geophysical Survey report. G.S.B. Reports. G1641. GSB Prospection.
- <3> SNN110600 Report: Coyne, J.. 2016. Land West of Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation, October 2016. Cotswold Archaeology Reports. 16564. Cotswold Archaeology. p. 16.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7043 6263 (77m by 53m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARPOLE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 14 2017 11:18AM
