Monument record 3823/0/1 - Possible Iron Age Settlement, Bradfield Close
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Summary
Archaeological observation during pipelaying on the Finedon Road Industrial Estate identified evidence of Iron Age settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Features observed in 1975 by R.Harper. About 30 Iron Age grass-tempered pot sherds were found within pits and ditches.
{2} Finedon Road Industrial Estate. Pipelaying ditch examined by Mr. R. Harper revealed small number of features from which he recovered a very small quantity of Iron Age pottery fragments.
{3} Features observed in 1976 by G.Foard. Section cut across ditch.
<1> FOSTER P., Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN52956.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1975, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974, p.152 (unchecked) (Report). SNN41605.
<3> FOARD G.R., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN51163.
<4> HYLTON T.; MASTERS P., 1998, Empingham to Hannington Anglian Water Pipeline, Northamptonshire Section, Archaeological Evaluation: Stage 1, (unchecked) (Report). SNN63049.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN52956 Oral Report: FOSTER P.. Oral Report to SMR. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN41605 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1975. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 10. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.152 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN51163 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. 9/9/1980. (checked).
- <4> SNN63049 Report: HYLTON T.; MASTERS P.. 1998. Empingham to Hannington Anglian Water Pipeline, Northamptonshire Section, Archaeological Evaluation: Stage 1. N.C.C.. (unchecked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 891 703 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | GREAT HARROWDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 968647
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:52PM