Monument record 5597/0/7 - Undated ditches

{1}Parallel linear ditch anomalies were identified in sections curving through to the south-eastern boundary.

{2} Ditches lay in an area where the geophysical survey suggested a pair of parallel ditches on a north to south alignment. Although the geophysical survey suggested a length of c150m in which case the ditches would be seen in trenches 29, 33 and 37, the ditches were only seen in trench 33. In trench 33 the ditches were spaced 15.5m apart. The western ditch was at least 1m wide and 1m deep with a flat base and eroded sloping sides. The eastern ditch was 0.79m wide and 0.22m deep with a rounded base and eroded sides. A single sherd of Roman grey ware was recovered from the upper fill although this may be a later intrusion.

<1> Butler A., 2009, Archaeological Geophysical Survey at Overstone Leys, Northamptonshire April 2009, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN107975.

<2> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Overstone Leys, Overstone, Northamptonshire Phase 2, p.24 (checked) (Report). SNN107939.

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Aug 27 2014 11:56AM