Monument record 7082/0/1 - Iron Age settlement

Archaeological investigation has identified Iron Age features including a large number of ditches, some defing enclosures and at least one possible ring ditch.

{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.

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Aug 22 2022 3:14PM