Monument record 5485/0/27 - Possible Medieval Ditch or Hollow Way

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Full Description

{1} Linear earthwork depression aligned east to west. The earthwork is fairly well defined with gradual breaks of slope and slightly rounded base. It measures 60m long, 5m wide and 0.25m deep. It could represent a ditch or hollow way.


<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire, p.17 (checked) (Report). SNN108154.

<2> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/213 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.

<3> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/36 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Simmonds C.. 2011. Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/128. N.C.C.. p.17 (checked).
  • <2> Chapter: Chapman P. (Editor). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. 37/213 (checked).
  • <3> Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2012. South Midlands Archaeology (42). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 42. C.B.A.. 42/36 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 69524 47168 (57m by 39m) Approximate
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 31 2014 2:42PM

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