Monument record 9333/0/2 - Iron Age/Early Roman Round House

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Full Description

{1}internal anomalies possibly signifying roundhouses.

{3} The first phase of penannular ditch was not quite circular, with an internal diameter of 9-11m and a north-east facing entrance about 5m wide. The second phase recut the earlier ditch along its length. The southern terminal, which was 2.4m wide and 0.7m eep, completely removed the earlier phase of ditch.
Three shallow pits of unknown purpose were found near the penannular ditches.


<1> Chapman A., 1996-97, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1996-7, p215 Silverstone (Checked) (Notes). SNN104580.

<2> MASTERS P.; SHAW M., 1997, A43 Silverstone Bypass Evaluation: Stage 2, Fieldwalking and Geophysical Surveys, November 1996-January 1997, Section 5.3 (unchecked) (Report). SNN63077.

<3> MUDD A., 2002, A43 Towcester to M40 Dualling Project Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design, 2002, pp. 12 (unchecked) (Report). SNN103239.

<4> 2000-01, A43 Dualling Project, Silverstone Site 2, (unchecked) (Note). SNN103973.

<5> Chapman A., 1996-97, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1996-7, 27/215 (checked) (Notes). SNN104580.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Notes: Chapman A.. 1996-97. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1996-7. Northamptonshire Archaoelogy. 27. Northants. Arch. Society. p215 Silverstone (Checked).
  • <2> Report: MASTERS P.; SHAW M.. 1997. A43 Silverstone Bypass Evaluation: Stage 2, Fieldwalking and Geophysical Surveys, November 1996-January 1997. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. Section 5.3 (unchecked).
  • <3> Report: MUDD A.. 2002. A43 Towcester to M40 Dualling Project Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design, 2002. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NA. pp. 12 (unchecked).
  • <4> Note: 2000-01. A43 Dualling Project, Silverstone Site 2. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29. (unchecked).
  • <5> Notes: Chapman A.. 1996-97. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1996-7. Northamptonshire Archaoelogy. 27. Northants. Arch. Society. 27/215 (checked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 6827 4632 (37m by 31m) Approximate
Civil Parish SILVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 21 2013 12:47PM

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