Monument record 9858 - Uncertain Prehistoric Activity, south-east of Watford Gap Services
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Summary
Cropmarks of a rectilinear enclosure have been identified on aerial photographs. Geophysical survey recorded further possible archaeological features although subsequent trial trenching did not identify any sub surface features.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A group of linear positive anomalies may constitute 2 or 3 small enclosures. A fairly significant number of more amorphous, scattered positive anomalies may also be of archaeological origin.
{3} Three trial trenches were located in the area where the geophysical anomalies had been detected, but no features were identified or finds recovered.
<1> Austrums, R., 2011, Geophysical Survey Report: Watford Gap Wind Farm, Northamptonshire, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN109710.
<2> Richards J., 2013, Rye Hill, Watford Gap: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, (unchecked) (Report). SNN109596.
<3> Score, D., 2011, Watford Gap Renewable Energy Park, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Report). SNN107893.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN109710 Report: Austrums, R.. 2011. Geophysical Survey Report: Watford Gap Wind Farm, Northamptonshire. Stratascan Report. J2877. Stratascan. p.6 (checked).
- <2> SNN109596 Report: Richards J.. 2013. Rye Hill, Watford Gap: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. RHWG13. Headland Archaeology. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN107893 Report: Score, D.. 2011. Watford Gap Renewable Energy Park, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. 5118. Oxford Archaeology.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 60591 67960 (172m by 150m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | WATFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2024 2:22PM