Monument record 5338/2 - Possible Iron Age/Roman settlement, north-west of Twelve Oaks
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Summary
A possible irregular shaped enclosure is visible on aerial photographs located to the west of Newton Bromswold. It measures roughly 24metres across with a gap on its southeast side. Its proximity to other cropmark enclosures [5338/1] suggests that it may also represent a late Prehistoric settlement enclosure.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A possible irregular shaped enclosure is visible on aerial photographs and was mapped as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project. The enclosure is located west of Newton Bromswold and is centred at SP 98870 65566. It measures roughly 24metres across with a gap on its southeast side. Its proximity to other cropmark enclosures [HER 5338/1] suggests that it may also represent a late Prehistoric settlement enclosure.
<1> Oblique Aerial Photograph, NMR 27154/39 11-JUL-2011 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
<2> Bedford Borough Council HER, Undated, Bedford Borough NMP (Archive). SNN113023.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9887 6556 (86m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON BROMSWOLD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1623803
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:43PM
