Monument record 7986/0/1 - Undated ditch

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{1} A weak positive linear magnetic anomaly was detected, possibly indicating a buried ditch.

{2} A ditch, seen clearly in trench 1 but more ephemeral in trench 2. It was aligned north east to south west and was up to 2.3m wide and 0.6m deep. Generally, it had a bowl-shaped profile with a slightly rounded base and gradual sloping sides.


<1> Butler, A., 2011, Archaeological geophysical survey of land at Stuchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire June 2011, p.2 (checked) (Report). SNN108176.

<2> Simmonds, C., 2011, Archaeological trial trenching on land at Stuchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire July 2011, p.10 (checked) (Report). SNN108172.

<3> Simmonds, C., 2011, Archaeological observation and strip, map and sample on land at Stutchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire, p.11 (checked) (Report). SNN108166.

<4> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/217 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.

<5> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/31 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Report: Butler, A.. 2011. Archaeological geophysical survey of land at Stuchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire June 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/133. Northants Archaeology. p.2 (checked).
  • <2> Report: Simmonds, C.. 2011. Archaeological trial trenching on land at Stuchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire July 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/151. Northants Archaeology. p.10 (checked).
  • <3> Report: Simmonds, C.. 2011. Archaeological observation and strip, map and sample on land at Stutchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/250. Northants Archaeology. p.11 (checked).
  • <4> Chapter: Chapman P. (Editor). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. 37/217 (checked).
  • <5> Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2012. South Midlands Archaeology (42). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 42. C.B.A.. 42/31 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 5579 4356 (21m by 28m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish GREATWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Record last edited

Mar 23 2017 3:09PM

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