Monument record 4611/0/15 - Possible Prehistoric Trackway
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Summary
Cropmarks of a double-ditched track. Trial Trench excavation in 2023 identified this trackway.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of two parallel ditches and other possible ditches. There are other faint and possibly archaeological features including teo or three widely spaced parallel ditches.
{3} (SP706639) A ditched trackway, photographed from the air in 1978.
{4} (SP706639) Two parallel ditches and faint ditch cropmarks. Identified.
{5} 2023 trial trench found the trackway run through three of the trenches that were excavated.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<1> FOARD G.R., 1979, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN51396.
<3> COWLEY D.E.; FOARD G.R., 1979, Aerial Archaeology in Northamptonshire, p. 96 (Article). SNN60721.
<4> Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds, 1980, Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979, p. 176 (Article). SNN112709.
<5> E. Vecchi, 2023, EXTENSION TO HARLESTONE QUARRY, A428 HARLESTONE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 4EJ: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION FINAL REPORT (Report). SNN115792.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <1> SNN51396 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1979. Oral Report to SMR. 31/10/1979. (checked).
- <3> SNN60721 Article: COWLEY D.E.; FOARD G.R.. 1979. Aerial Archaeology in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 14. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 96.
- <4> SNN112709 Article: Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds. 1980. Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p. 176.
- <5> SNN115792 Report: E. Vecchi. 2023. EXTENSION TO HARLESTONE QUARRY, A428 HARLESTONE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 4EJ: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION FINAL REPORT. PCAS Archaeology fieldwork report. PCAS Archaeology.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7056 6389 (22m by 114m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLESTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 960934
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 7:27PM
