Monument record 2027/0/4 - Possible prehistoric/Roman activity, south of Norton Grounds

Geophysical survey undertaken in 2008 identified a number of probable field boundaries and/or enclosures. A pair of parallel curving ditches may define a trackway. Their form suggests an Iron Age or Roman date.

{1} Geophysical survey was undertaken in 2008. In the south-west part of the survey area was a series of archaeological anomalies which appear to be a field enclosure which extends to the north. Two curvilinear anomalies of possible archaeological interest have been identified, which appear to represent separate parts of the same feature. It is possible that these could correspond to a curvilinear boundary or ditches either side of a track-way leading to the enclosure. Two regions of increased magnetic response are also identified which could be the result of near-surface superficial geology, or perhaps spreads of weakly magnetic debris.

<1> Urmston, B. and Fry, R., 2008, Land East of Daventry, Northamptonshire: Recorded Scanning and Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report, 2008, p.7 (checked) (Report). SNN106246.

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