Monument record 8870/1 - Probable Iron Age/Roman settlement, north-east of Nene Valley Cottages
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Summary
Iron Age and/or Roman ditched enclosures and boundaries, probably indicating the site of a settlement, are recorded as cropmarks on EH reconnaissance aerial photographs in July 2011. Conjoined enclosures of varying shapes and sizes extend over an area measuring about 150 metres by about 100 metres. They probably extend into the modern field to the east and further to the north west.
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Full Description
{1} Iron Age and/or Roman ditched enclosures and boundaries, probably indicating the site of a settlement, are recorded as cropmarks on EH reconnaissance aerial photographs in July 2011. Conjoined enclosures of varying shapes and sizes extend over an area measuring about 150 metres by about 100 metres. They probably extend into the modern field to the east and further to the north west.
[The NRHE grid reference for this monument (TL 0538 8178) is incorrect.]
<1> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NMR 27161_027-031 11-JUL-2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR 27161_027-031 11-JUL-2011. [Mapped feature: #88336 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0589 8177 (204m by 140m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LILFORD-CUM-WIGSTHORPE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1590535
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:48PM
