Monument record 2517/0/2 - Iron age enclosure, east of Nicholas Road
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Summary
Two undated gullies, one curvilinear and one linear, were identified in a single trench. Later excavations revealed activity that dates to the mid-late Iron Age period. This is in the form of a sub rectangular enclosure, pit, post hole and ditch. There was also evidence for medieval/post medival activity.
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Type and Period (6)
- GULLY (Unknown date)
- SUBRECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD)
- PIT (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD)
- POST HOLE (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD)
- DITCH (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1749 AD)
Full Description
{1} Two gullies were recorded in Trench 1 approximately 10 metres apart: the linear gully to the west of the trench and the curvilinear gully on the east side
{3} Excavations found activity dating from the middle Iron Age to the Late Iron Age. This was in the form of a sub rectangular enclosure, ditch, pits and posthole. These features yielded a small quantity of Iron Age pottery. Medieval/Post medieval activity was present on the site in the form of linears. Three sherds of 12th century pottery were recovered from these features.
<1> González Rodríguez, M, 2018, An Archaeological Evaluation on Land to the rear of Nicholas Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, 2018 (Report). SNN111206.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2019, South Midlands Archaeology (49), p. 89 (Journal). SNN111755.
<3> Konstantinos Papagiannakis, 2024, Strip, Map & Sample Excavation: Land to the rear of Nicholas Road, Irthlingborough, March 2024 (Report). SNN116471.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN111206 Report: González Rodríguez, M. 2018. An Archaeological Evaluation on Land to the rear of Nicholas Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, 2018. University of Leicester Fieldwork Reports. 2017/185. ULAS.
- <2> SNN111755 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2019. South Midlands Archaeology (49). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 49. C.B.A.. p. 89.
- <3>XY SNN116471 Report: Konstantinos Papagiannakis. 2024. Strip, Map & Sample Excavation: Land to the rear of Nicholas Road, Irthlingborough, March 2024. Border Archaeology. BA22100IEN/REP. Border Archaeology. [Mapped feature: #87838 Iron Age and Medieval/Post medieval Activity, ]
Finds (7)
- SHERD (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD) Quantity: Small quantity
- SHERD (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1749 AD) Quantity: Small quantity
- ANALYSIS - ANIMAL BONE (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD) Quantity: Some
- ANALYSIS - ANIMAL BONE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1749 AD) Quantity: Small quantity
- FERRULE (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD) Quantity: 1
- LOOMWEIGHT (Middle Iron Age to Late Iron Age - 400 BC to 42 AD) Quantity: 1
- COIN (Late Roman - 306 AD to 337 AD) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9455 7015 (38m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 13 2025 1:58PM
