Monument record 863/2 - Possible Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement, east of the A5
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Summary
Cropmarks of a ring ditch within a partial rectilinear enclosure, possibly later prehistoric in date, with further ditches and adjacent spread of pits seen on aerial photographs taken in 2013 by English Heritage as part of the Reconnaissance Recording Programme.
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Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of a ring ditch within a partial rectilinear enclosure centred at SP 6793 5160, possibly later prehistoric in date. The ring ditch has a diameter of c.15m and may be the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow. Further ditches and adjacent spread of pits to the west of the enclosures can also be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2013 by English Heritage as part of the Reconnaissance Recording Programme. The cropmark remains of medieval ridge and furrow can be seen in the northern half of the field.
<1> Oblique Aerial Photograph, 27805_033 15-JUL-2013 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. 27805_033 15-JUL-2013.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6791 5157 (97m by 106m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1621561
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:50PM
