Monument record 3733/1 - Probable late middle Iron Age settlement, north of Foxes Farm
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Summary
Geophysical survey identified an area of rectilinear and curvilinear enclosures. Trial trench excavation confirmed the presence of the enclosures. A small amount of prehistoric pottery and animal bone was found.
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Full Description
{1, 2} Geophysical survey identified a number of probable conjoined enclosures and two possible ring ditches. Trial trench excavation confirmed the presence of the features. A small amount of prehistoric pottery and animal bone was found in the features.
<1> Headland Archaeology, 2020, Archaeological Evaluation: Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire, Summary to weekending 9th October (Interim Note). SNN112172.
<2> Brunning, E, 2019, Land off Crick Road, Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey (Report). SNN112278.
<3> Čepauskas, P, 2020, Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation (Report). SNN115357.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN112172 Interim Note: Headland Archaeology. 2020. Archaeological Evaluation: Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire, Summary to weekending 9th October. Headland Archaeology fieldwork report. OASIS: Headland4-392323. Headland Archaeology.
- <2> SNN112278 Report: Brunning, E. 2019. Land off Crick Road, Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey. Archaeological Services WYAS Fieldwork Reports. 3371. WYAS.
- <3> SNN115357 Report: Čepauskas, P. 2020. Land at Yelvertoft Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. YELL20. Headland Archaeology.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5913 7414 (193m by 222m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YELVERTOFT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 4:10PM
