Monument record 6994/0/1 - Probable Roman field boundary, St and All Angels Churchyard

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Summary

An archaeological test pit excavated on the north side of the church identified a probable Iron Age or Roman field boundary.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1}A ditch or gully with a shallow v-section profile, containing 17 sherds of late Iron Age and Roman pottery but no post-Roman artefacts. It therefore seems likely that the feature represents an Iron Age/ Roman boundary or field ditch.


<1> Ivens R.J., 2005, Archaeological Test Pits at The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ashton, Northamptonshire, (checked) (Report). SNN105327.

<2> Ivens R.J., 2005, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN106808.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Ivens R.J.. 2005. Archaeological Test Pits at The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ashton, Northamptonshire. Ivens. (checked).
  • <2> SMR Report Form: Ivens R.J.. 2005. SMR Report Form. 26th July 2005. (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 7652 4998 (point)
Civil Parish ASHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 16 2021 2:41PM

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