Monument record 5955/0/2 - Area of Ridge & Furrow
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Summary
Ridge and furrow identified during the initial evaluation stages of the A43 link road. A topographic survey was undertaken prior to road construction.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Magnetometry detected a remnant medieval ridge and furrow field system orientated south-east, as indicated by surface earthworks.
{2} A full topographical survey was undertaken which recorded the well-preserved earthworks of six south-south-east to north-north-west orientated ridge and furrow strips covering an area up to 33m wide. A headland ridge lay perpendicular to the ridge and furrow. A possible disused pond was also identified.
<1> Upson-Smith T., 2005, A43 Corby Link Road: NGR SP861833 to 910872, Archaeological Geophysical Survey and Trial Excavation, p.9 (unchecked) (Report). SNN105624.
<2> Morris, S, Markus, S and Brown, J, 2023, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Saxon settlements along the route of the A43 Corby Link Road, Northamptonshire, p. 91 (Monograph). SNN115671.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN105624 Report: Upson-Smith T.. 2005. A43 Corby Link Road: NGR SP861833 to 910872, Archaeological Geophysical Survey and Trial Excavation. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 05/151. N.C.C.. p.9 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN115671 Monograph: Morris, S, Markus, S and Brown, J. 2023. Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Saxon settlements along the route of the A43 Corby Link Road, Northamptonshire. p. 91.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 49e+0 2865e (70m by 172m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON AND LITTLE OAKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 28 2023 12:56PM
