Monument record 9718 - Possible late prehistoric settlement and undated quarrying
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible undated quarry pits have been identified on aerial photographs. Geophysical survey undertaken ahead of HS2 identified a number of cuvilinear enclosures or ring ditches and large numbers of pits which may relate to later prehistoric settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{2} Geophysical survey plots show the results of the earlier survey which includes curvilinear anomalies and pits, although they are not discussed in the report.
<1> Clements P., 2010, An Archaeological Watching Brief at Welsh Road, Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire 2010, p.1 (checked) (Report). SNN107217.
<2> Stephens, C, 2020, 1EW03 Enabling Works Central AWHb Final Report for Geophysical Magnetometer Survey at (AC310/4) Culworth Road, Edgcote Cutting, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN112781.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN107217 Report: Clements P.. 2010. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Welsh Road, Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire 2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 10/219. N.C.C.. p.1 (checked).
- <2> SNN112781 Report: Stephens, C. 2020. 1EW03 Enabling Works Central AWHb Final Report for Geophysical Magnetometer Survey at (AC310/4) Culworth Road, Edgcote Cutting, Northamptonshire. Fusion. 1EW03-FUS-EV-REP-CS07_CL26-008156. Fusion.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9718/0/4)
- Parent of: Undated Quarry Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9718/0/1)
- Parent of: Undated Quarry Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9718/0/3)
- Parent of: Undated Quarry Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9718/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 50910 48600 (409m by 326m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHIPPING WARDEN |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 12:31PM
