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> Report: Austrums, R.. 2011. Geophysical Survey Report: Watford Gap Wind Farm, Northamptonshire. Stratascan Report. J2877. Stratascan. p.6 (checked).
  • <2> Report: Richards J.. 2013. Rye Hill, Watford Gap: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. RHWG13. Headland Archaeology. (unchecked).
  • <3> 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
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

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