Monument record 7274/0/2 - Undated earthworks
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Summary
A possible earthwork was investigated archaeologically and found to be geological in origin
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} T.C. Welsh describes a promontory extending north from the edge of the bowling club building. He interprets this as a motte or ringwork liked to the higher ground by a causeway or linear earthwork, 2m high within a ditch and bank but with only a terrave at this level on the steeper west side. To the east is what appears to be an oval enclosure formed by a ditch and further defined locally by a natural escarpment.
{2} Trenches were placed to investigate these possible earthworks. No archaeological features were recovered; the 'features' corresponded to changes in the underlying natural geology of the area.
<1> Welsh, T., 1995, Earthworks, Whitehills, Boughton, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN106914.
<2> Jones C.; Foard-Colby A.; Simmonds C., 2006, Archaeological Evaluation: Buckton Fields, Northamptonshire, August 2006, p.6 9unchecked) (Report). SNN106591.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN106914 Notes: Welsh, T.. 1995. Earthworks, Whitehills, Boughton. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN106591 Report: Jones C.; Foard-Colby A.; Simmonds C.. 2006. Archaeological Evaluation: Buckton Fields, Northamptonshire, August 2006. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 06/131. N.C.C.. p.6 9unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7470 6500 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 30 2018 2:28PM
