Monument record 7071/0/2 - Probable Iron Age/Roman ditched enclosure
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Summary
Part of a probable curvilinear enclosure with an entrance to the east was identified during geophysical survey
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} geophysical survey identified a small oval ditched enclosure, perhaps of Iron Age or Romano-British date, which located against the northern edge of the field. It measures c 17m x 10m and has a substantial gap in the eastern part of its circuit. To its south-west is a grop of ditches which are intermingled with later ridge and furrow and cannot be interpreted in any meaningful way.
<1> Walford J., 2012, Archaeological Geophysical Survey of the Proposed 'Towcester Vale' Development Area, Towcester, Northamptonshire March-April 2012, p. 5 (Report). SNN109219.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN109219 Report: Walford J.. 2012. Archaeological Geophysical Survey of the Proposed 'Towcester Vale' Development Area, Towcester, Northamptonshire March-April 2012. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 12/092. N.C.C.. p. 5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6873 4771 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 6:43PM
