Monument record 7082/0/1 - Iron Age settlement
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Summary
Archaeological investigation has identified Iron Age features including a large number of ditches, some defing enclosures and at least one possible ring ditch.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A large ovoid enclosure with possible associated ring and linear ditches. These results define a 1ha group of archaeological features.
{2} Trial trench excavation confirmed the results of the geophysical survey. A number of ditches were identified in each of the trenches, some probably defining enclosures. Some of the ditches were intercutting suggesting that there was more than one phase of activity. At least one possible ring ditch was also identified. Iron Age pottery was recovered from some of the features.
<1> Butler A., 2007, Geophysical Survey at Towcester Vale, Towcester, Northamptonshire, March 2007, p.6-7 (checked) (Report). SNN105999.
<2> Horne B. (Editor), 2008, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (38), p.45 9checked) (Journal). SNN106282.
<3> Chapman P. (Editor), 2008, Archaeology in Northamptonshire in 2007, p.296 (checked) (Article). SNN106430.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN105999 Report: Butler A.. 2007. Geophysical Survey at Towcester Vale, Towcester, Northamptonshire, March 2007. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 07/78. N.C.C.. p.6-7 (checked).
- <2> SNN106282 Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2008. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (38). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 38. CBA. p.45 9checked).
- <3> SNN106430 Article: Chapman P. (Editor). 2008. Archaeology in Northamptonshire in 2007. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 35. NAS. p.296 (checked).
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 6913 4704 (175m by 198m) |
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Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 22 2022 3:14PM