Monument record 3649 - Possible late prehistoric/Roman settlement, south-west of Rectory Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible enclosures and ring ditches identified on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Enclosures (SP 841714) in the SW of the parish on the N side of a small valley, on Boulder Clay at 115 m. above OD. Air photographs taken in 1970 (not seen by RCHM) are said to show some circular and sub-rectangular enclosures in this area.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1979, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1978, P. 118 (Article). SNN45225.
<3> Brown, A E (ed), 1971, Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies, P. 42 (Journal). SNN13960.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <2> SNN45225 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1979. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1978. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 14. Northants Archaeology Soc. P. 118.
- <3> SNN13960 Journal: Brown, A E (ed). 1971. Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 5. Northants.Arch.Society. P. 42.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Possible undated ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible undated ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible undated hut circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible undated hut circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/6)
- Parent of: Undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3649/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8412 7141 (327m by 117m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ORLINGBURY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345940
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:47PM
