Monument record 3254/0/10 - Undated field system, possibly Roman
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Summary
Archaeological investigation found a series of ditches interpreted as part of a former field system. No dating evidence was recovered but it is similar in form to known Roman examples
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Ten trial trenches were excavated. Extensive remains of a former field system were identified. The dearth of artefacts confirmed the ditches to be of sole agricultural use, but with no indication of settlement nearby, it is unclear what purpose the ditches served. It is perhaps likely that they served as land drainage.
<1> Ingham D., 2007, Westwood Biogas Plant, Higham Park, Rushden, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Field Evaluation (Report). SNN105994.
<2> Lodoen, A., 2008, Westwood Biogas Plant, Higham Park, Rushden: Archaeological Watching Brief, 2008 (Report). SNN106696.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN105994 Report: Ingham D.. 2007. Westwood Biogas Plant, Higham Park, Rushden, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Field Evaluation. Albion Archaeology.
- <2> SNN106696 Report: Lodoen, A.. 2008. Westwood Biogas Plant, Higham Park, Rushden: Archaeological Watching Brief, 2008. Albion Archaeology fieldwork reports. 2008/72. Albion Archaeology.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9891 6323 (151m by 150m) |
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 6:41PM
