Monument record 9713 - Middle Iron Age Settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of enclosures and associated features identified as cropmarks and confirmed by geophysical survey and trial trench excavation as a dispersed Iron Age settlement. Small quantities of prehistoric pottery and animal bone were found in some of the features.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Area of recorded cropmarks indicative of late Iron Age or Romano-British settlement.
{2} Geophysical survey confirmed the presence of archaeological features as suggested by the cropmarks. A further rectilinear enclosure with appended sub-enclosures was identified to the west.
{3} Geophysical survey confirmed the general character of, and added to, the known cropmarks. Subsequent trial trench found small amounts of prehistoric pottery and animal bone.
<1> Richards J., 2014, Crick Road, Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire: Cultural Heritage Assessment, p.15 (checked) (Report). SNN109622.
<2> Brunning, E, 2019, Land off Crick Road, Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey (Report). SNN112278.
<3> Headland Archaeology, 2020, Archaeological Evaluation: Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire, Summary to weekending 9th October (Interim Note). SNN112172.
<4> Čepauskas, P, 2020, Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation (Report). SNN115357.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN109622 Report: Richards J.. 2014. Crick Road, Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire: Cultural Heritage Assessment. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. CRIC14. Headland Archaeology. p.15 (checked).
- <2> SNN112278 Report: Brunning, E. 2019. Land off Crick Road, Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey. Archaeological Services WYAS Fieldwork Reports. 3371. WYAS.
- <3> SNN112172 Interim Note: Headland Archaeology. 2020. Archaeological Evaluation: Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire, Summary to weekending 9th October. Headland Archaeology fieldwork report. OASIS: Headland4-392323. Headland Archaeology.
- <4> SNN115357 Report: Čepauskas, P. 2020. Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. YELL20. Headland Archaeology.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (10)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Annexe Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (9713/0/10)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 4588e 2744e (438m by 461m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YELVERTOFT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
| Civil Parish | CRICK, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 9:44AM
