Monument record 4498/0/1 - Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation)

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Summary

Crop/soilmark: Good quality photography

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Cropmarks photographed at SP715685 and in the field to the east might represent irregular and sub-rectangular enclosures.

{2} Cropmarks of irregular and rectangular enclosures and ring ditches.

{3} Possible prehistoric and Roman settlement represented by faint cropmarks of what appear to be irregular and sub-rectangular enclosures.

{4} NCCAP: SP7168/001-2.


<1> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.16-17 (checked) (Journal). SNN106546.

<2> Pickering J., 1977, AP List for North-West Northamptonshire, (checked) (Catalogue). SNN39535.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.174 Site 8 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.

<4> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.16-17 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: Pickering J.. 1977. AP List for North-West Northamptonshire. (checked).
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.174 Site 8 (unchecked).
  • <4> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7135 6853 (44m by 39m) Central
Civil Parish SPRATTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 2 2024 9:45AM

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