Monument record 1158/3 - Iron Age settlement, Kitts Lawn
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Summary
Geophysical survey and archaeological evaluation identified a small concentration of roundhouses and enclosures associated with Iron Age pottery. Probably associated with a more extensive area of settlement to the west
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Geophysical survey identified a group of features in the north-east corner of the field, probably representing a continuation of the settlement remains to the north.
{2} Archaeological evaluation confirmed archaeological featrues in the north-east corner of the field. A concentration of roundhouses and enclosures was associated with Iron Age pottery and animal bone. Possibly associated with the settlement to the north. In the western part of the field a small number of linear features may have been part of a contemporary field system.
<1> Bartlett A., 2016, West Corby Urban Extension, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Geophysical Survey 2015-6 (Report). SNN111056.
<2> Thomas, J, 2016, An archaeological field evaluation (Phase 1 & part of Phase 4) in advance of the proposed West Corby Urban Extension, Northamptonshire, 2016 (Report). SNN111055.
<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2017, South Midlands Archaeology (47), p. 50-1 (Journal). SNN111362.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN111056 Report: Bartlett A.. 2016. West Corby Urban Extension, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Geophysical Survey 2015-6. Bartlett-Clark Consultancy fieldwork reports. 2016-051. University of Leicester.
- <2>XY SNN111055 Report: Thomas, J. 2016. An archaeological field evaluation (Phase 1 & part of Phase 4) in advance of the proposed West Corby Urban Extension, Northamptonshire, 2016. University of Leicester Fieldwork Reports. 2016-157. University of Leicester. [Mapped feature: #80030 Buried remains of enclosures and roundhouses, ]
- <3> SNN111362 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2017. South Midlands Archaeology (47). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 47. CBA. p. 50-1.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 8561 8714 (100m by 100m) |
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Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 6:46PM