Monument record 879/1 - Site of probable Iron Age and Roman settlement, east of Folly Farm
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Summary
An extensive area of probable Roman settlement, comprising ditches, enclosures and possible buildings. Fieldwalking and metal detecting surveys have found Roman pottery from throughout the Roman period and coins predominantly from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD.
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Full Description
{1} Partial fieldwalking and metal detecting survey by CLASP in 2009 produced 1st to 4th century Roman pottery sherds and 3rd/4th century AD coins. A geophysical survey of c 5.5ha was undertaken in 2016. A range of geophysical anomalies appear to suggest multiple phases of occupation. A large ovoid boundary is probably one of the earliest features which is overlain by rectilinear enclosures. At the centre of the site, the geophysical anomalies may indicate the presence of structural remains.
<1> Young, S. & Kay, F., 2012, Geophysical survey of a field north of Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire, 2012 (Report). SNN111587.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN111587 Report: Young, S. & Kay, F.. 2012. Geophysical survey of a field north of Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire, 2012. CLASP Fieldwork Reports. 17/20. CLASP. [Mapped feature: #81373 Geophysical survey anomalies comprising ditches and enclosures., ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6968 5262 (313m by 291m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TIFFIELD |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 8:09PM
