Monument record 4895/0/11 - Possible Prehistoric Field System (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)
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Summary
Crop/soilmark: Good quality photography
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} Trial trenching revelaed two linear ditches, c.1.5m wide and 0.9m deep.
{3} The ditch was aligned NW/SE and corresponds with an apparent linear boundary shown by the geophysical survey. The ditch was stepped across its upper profile with a sharp V- shaped lower profile. A small quantity of Iron Age pottery was retrieved from both ditch fills.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> Shaw, M., Webster, M. & O'Hara, P., 1990, Archaeological Evaluation at Kings Heath in Northampton, (checked) (Report). SNN57140.
<3> Laws G., 2007, Dallington Grange, Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report, June 2007, p.11 (checked) (Report). SNN107409.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN57140 Report: Shaw, M., Webster, M. & O'Hara, P.. 1990. Archaeological Evaluation at Kings Heath in Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. (checked).
- <3> SNN107409 Report: Laws G.. 2007. Dallington Grange, Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report, June 2007. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. 3614. p.11 (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7291 6300 (331m by 285m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2011 3:52PM
