Monument record 9840 - Possible prehistoric and Roman activity, east of Welton Lodge Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of a possible prehistoric enclosure and associated ditch were identified on aerial photographs as part of the Northants NMP. Subsequent geophysical survey and trial trench excavation did not identify any archaeological features that correlated with these cropmarks. A possible Roman field system was identified, with a single sherd of pottery recovered from one of the ditches.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2, 3} Geophysical survey identified a series of anomalies, athough they did correlate with the cropmarks recorded previously. Subsequent trial trenching identified several ditches that correlated with the geophysical survey and they were interpreted as a Roman field system. A single sherd of Roman pottery was recovered from one of the ditches. The field system appears to extend south of the evaluated area.
<1> Richards J., 2013, Rye Hill, Watford Gap: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, (unchecked) (Report). SNN109596.
<2> Alistair Galt, 2023, Watford Gap, West Northamptonshire: Archaeological Geophysical Survey (Report). SNN115962.
<3> Ralph Brown, 2023, Crockwell Hill Solar, Watford Gap, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation (Report). SNN115840.
<4> Crank, N. (Editor), 2024, South Midlands Archaeology (54), P. 54 (Journal). SNN116886.
<5> Cotswold Archaeology, 2025, Site Images and GIS Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Crockwell Hill Solar, Watford Gap, Northamptonshire, October 2023, https://doi.org/10.5284/1133248 (Digital archive). SNN116920.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN109596 Report: Richards J.. 2013. Rye Hill, Watford Gap: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. RHWG13. Headland Archaeology. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN115962 Report: Alistair Galt. 2023. Watford Gap, West Northamptonshire: Archaeological Geophysical Survey. AOC Archaeology fieldwork reports. N/A. AOC.
- <3> SNN115840 Report: Ralph Brown. 2023. Crockwell Hill Solar, Watford Gap, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Cotswold Archaeology. MK0974_3. Cotswold ARC.
- <4> SNN116886 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2024. South Midlands Archaeology (54). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 53. C.B.A.. P. 54.
- <5> SNN116920 Digital archive: Cotswold Archaeology. 2025. Site Images and GIS Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Crockwell Hill Solar, Watford Gap, Northamptonshire, October 2023. https://doi.org/10.5284/1133248. ads Collection: 1006677. Cotswold Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1133248.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Intervention: Land west of A5, Watford Gap, 2023 (Trial trench) (Ref: Site code: WATG23) (ENN111260)
- Event - Interpretation: Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, 1993-2002 (ENN101891)
- Event - Survey: Northamptonshire Terrestrial Minerals Resource Assessment (TMRA), 2012-14 (ENN107119)
- Event - Survey: Rye Hill, 2013 (DBA) (ENN107628)
- Event - Survey: Watford Gap, 2023 (Geophysical survey) (Ref: Project code: 40607) (ENN111408)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 59510 67558 (107m by 178m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 25 2025 4:02PM
