Monument record 9915 - Possible Prehistoric Activity, south of Mitley Spinney
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Summary
Cropmarks of a probable Bronze Age round barrow as well as possible enclosures, a trackway and boundary ditches have been identified on aerial photographs during Northants NMP. A small flint scatter was identified close to the site of the barrow and may be associated.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} {1} Find spot. Small flint scatter including core rejuenated flake.
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> David Hall, Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire, Cottesbrooke Site U2 (Archive). SNN116901.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9915/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 71128 75118 (436m by 346m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COTTESBROOKE |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 13 2026 2:37PM
