Monument record 8840/3 - Probable Iron Age/Roman settlement, north-east of Crow's Nest Farm

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Summary

A linear arrangement of rectilinear ditched enclosure are recorded as cropmarks on EH Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in July 2011. They extend discontinuously along a ditched boundary for over 500 metres. The enclosures range in size from about 10 metres to 50 metres across and may indicate the site of settlements.

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Full Description

{1-4} A linear arrangement of Iron Age and/or Roman rectilinear ditched enclosures are recorded as cropmarks on EH Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in July 2011. They extend discontinuously along a ditched boundary for over 500 metres. The enclosures range in size from about 10 metres to 50 metres across and may indicate the site of settlements. They are centred at TL 0634 7954


<1> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NMR 27159_029-30 11-JULY-2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.

<2> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NMR 27159_027 11-JULY-2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.

<3> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NMR 27159_017-020 11-JULY-2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.

<4> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NMR 27159_015 11-JULY-2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR 27159_029-30 11-JULY-2011.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR 27159_027 11-JULY-2011.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR 27159_017-020 11-JULY-2011.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR 27159_015 11-JULY-2011.

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Location

Grid reference TL 0634 7954 (point)
Civil Parish CLOPTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 1590058

Record last edited

Feb 17 2025 6:48PM

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