Monument record 8758 - Possible Prehistoric/Roman settlement, north of A14

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Summary

Geophysical survey identified a series of intersecting enclosures of varying forms that most likely date to the Iron Age or Roman period. Iron Age and Roman pottery and a small number of worked flints found in this area during fieldwalking. Summary from record 9451/0/0: Roman pottery recovered during fieldwalking survey. A few sherds of Iron Age pottery were also found.

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Type and Period (9)

Full Description

{1} Settlement (significant find scatter). A few sherds of Iron Age material as well, shelly and scored. Also 12 flints from SP79718026.

{2} In 2023, geophysical survey identified a complex series of intersecting enclosures of varying forms. Within the enclosure ditches, there is evidence of multiple roundhouses and internal divisions. There is evidence of intense pitting both within and around the enclosures. These are likely to be a mixture of rubbish and storage pits, plus large postholes. The report suggests that from the composition of the settlement activity, it is likely that this site can be dated to the Iron Age or Roman period.


<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Rothwell/Site 3 (unchecked) (Database). SNN102279.

<2> Adam Meadows; Chris Manktelow, 2023, Archaeological Geophysical Survey at Nunnery Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN115896.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. Rothwell/Site 3 (unchecked).
  • <2>XY Report: Adam Meadows; Chris Manktelow. 2023. Archaeological Geophysical Survey at Nunnery Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire. MOLA Northampton. 23/096. MOLA. [Mapped feature: #66783 Area of concentrated archaeological responses, ]

Finds (2)

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7968 8022 (190m by 256m) Approximate
Civil Parish ISHAM, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)
Civil Parish ROTHWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 30 2024 9:02AM

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