Monument record 886/2 - Possible prehistoric or Roman enclosures, east of Broamenthill Spinney

Geophysical survey of the proposed route of a water pipeline identified a series of linear anomalies and possible partial enclosures.

{1} Geophysical survey was undertaken in 2020 along the route of a proposed water pipeline. A number of linear anomalies and possible partial enclosures were identified in Area 5. The orientation of the anomalies was different to present and historic agricultural features suggesting an archaeological origin, however, given the narrow area of the survey more detailed interpretation was not possible.

{2} Subsequent trial trench excavation identified an undated ditch and pit. A single late Mesolithic/early Neolithic flint, possibly an arrowhead, was found in the ditch fill, although it is likely to be a residual find. The ditch correlated with one of the geophysical survey anomalies.

<1> Garst, L A & Wilkinson, D, 2021, Geophysical Survey Report of Harpole to Weedon Anglian Water Pipeline Phase 2 (Report). SNN112256.

<2> Cole, E, 2021, Harpole to Weedon Anglian Water Pipeline Phase 2 Archaeological Evaluation Report (Report). SNN112758.

<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2022, South Midlands Archaeology (52), p. 71 (Journal). SNN115177.

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Feb 20 2025 4:11PM