Monument record 3545 - Possible Prehistoric settlement and/or burial site, south of Debdale Spring Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of rectilinear enclosures and a large ring ditch have been identified on aerial photographs. A significant number of prehistoric flints have also been found in this area during fieldwalking survey.
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Type and Period (6)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks south-west of the village are said to exist but no details are given.
{2} (SP 870638). Cropmarks (seen by) R Hollowell. August 1964. (Nothing visible on available APs RAF 1960).
{3} NCCAP:SP8763/021.
{4} Fieldwalking 18/05/1975. More than 300 prehistoric flints and 5 probable medieval pot sherds from Field 75. SP 870 639
{5} R Hollowell confirmed the above site. The cropmarks were photographed in spring 1970. Prints not yet available. No surface finds are known to have been made; area now under corn.
{6} (SP 870639). Ring ditch and enclosure on AP in 1981.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.37 Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Northampton Museum Topographical Index, Site List (unchecked) (Index). SNN1470.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<4> FOARD G.R., 1976, M.A. Dissertation, (unchecked) (Dissertation). SNN43838.
<5> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, 24-AUG-70 (Notes). SNN111540.
<6> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, P. 108 (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.37 Site 1 (checked).
- <2> SNN1470 Index: Northampton Museum Topographical Index. Site List (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN43838 Dissertation: FOARD G.R.. 1976. M.A. Dissertation. MA - UNIV OF LONDON. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN111540 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. 24-AUG-70.
- <6> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. P. 108.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3545/0/1)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3545/0/2)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3545/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 87051 63870 (262m by 216m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | GREAT DODDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345547
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:45PM