Monument record 9942/0/10 - Site of early-middle Iron Age settlement, Trafford Bridge
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Summary
Archaeological investigation identified early-middle Iron Age activity comprising a group of pennanular enclosures, possibly roundhouse ring gullies, one of which was set within a rectangular enclosure. Further, uninvestigated, elements of the settlement lay to the east.
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Type and Period (5)
- SETTLEMENT (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC)
- ROUND HOUSE (DOMESTIC)? (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC)
- CURVILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC)
- RECTILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Undated)
- FLINT SCATTER (Early Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age - 10000 BC to 1501 BC)
Full Description
{1{ Fieldwalking survey identified a scatter of struck flint across the whole of the field, with identifiable pieces of Mesolithic/early Neolithic and earlly Bronze Age date. There were clusters of two or three pieces but no concentrations sufficient to indicate working or occupation areas. A single sherd of Roman pottery was found, though it did not overlie any of the enclosures.
{2} Trial trench evaluation and subsequent excavation were undertaken in the area of the proposed gallop. The remains of three penannular enclosures, with diameters ranging between 12-16m, were identified in the north-western quadrant of the proposed gallop. Entrances of two of the enclosures faced east. One of the enclosures had two phases; pottery from the earlier phase dated to the early Iron Age, whilst that from the later phase dated to the middle Iron Age. The enclosures were probably round house drip gullies. A larger rectangular enclosure appears to have enclosed one of the penannular enclosures. A probable boundary ditch was found to the south of the enclosure group and may be associated with the settlement to the north [9942].
The geophysical survey indicated that a further penannular enclosure lay c80m to the east of the excavated features and further anomalies 190m to the south-east may be related.
<1> McIntosh, R., 2017, Trafford Bridge Farm, Edgcote, Northamptonshire: Fieldwalking and Metal Detector Survey Report (Report). SNN111171.
<2> Attfield, Ben and Davies, Alex, Trafford Bridge Farm, Edgcote, Northamptonshire. Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation Report. (Report). SNN111194.
<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2018, South Midlands Archaeology (48), p. 71 (Journal). SNN111393.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN111171 Report: McIntosh, R.. 2017. Trafford Bridge Farm, Edgcote, Northamptonshire: Fieldwalking and Metal Detector Survey Report. Oxford Archaeology South Fieldwork Reports. 6786. OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGICAL UNI.
- <2>XY SNN111194 Report: Attfield, Ben and Davies, Alex. Trafford Bridge Farm, Edgcote, Northamptonshire. Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation Report.. Oxford Archaeology South Fieldwork Reports. Oxford Archaeology. [Mapped feature: #80182 Known extent of early-middle Iron Age settlement, comprising ditched enclosures and pits, from geophysical survey and excavation, ]
- <3> SNN111393 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2018. South Midlands Archaeology (48). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 48. C.B.A.. p. 71.
Finds (10)
- ASSEMBLAGE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: Medium quantity
- BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: 1
- BLADE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: 1
- BURIN (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: 1
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: 1
- FLAKE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: Some
- LOOMWEIGHT? (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: 1
- KILN FURNITURE? (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: 1
- ANALYSIS - SEED REMAINS? (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: Small quantity
- ANALYSIS - ANIMAL BONE? (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 800 BC to 101 BC) Quantity: Small quantity
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5067 4738 (226m by 353m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EDGCOTE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2019 2:57PM
