Monument record 7251 - Possible prehistoric settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible prehistoric ditched enclosures identified on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Scattered sherds of Saxon pottery have been found in this vicinity but they are thought to have been from manuring.
<1> Brown, J., 2013, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for the Weedon Bec and Flore Bypass, Northamptonshire, p.9 (checked) (Report). SNN109173.
<2> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> Northamptonshire County Council, 1994, The Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, SP6559_004 (Digital archive). SNN117168.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN109173 Report: Brown, J.. 2013. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for the Weedon Bec and Flore Bypass, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 13/164. Northants Archaeology. p.9 (checked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <3> SNN117168 Digital archive: Northamptonshire County Council. 1994. The Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme. https://doi.org/10.5284/1000366. SP6559_004.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (7251/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (7251/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (7251/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (7251/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (7251/0/2)
- Related to: Probable Iron Age/Roman enclosure, south of the A45 (Monument) (7251/1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 65598 59634 (186m by 204m) |
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 10 2026 9:58AM
