Monument record 9944/2 - Probable prehistoric/Roman settlement, west of Trafford Bridge
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Summary
Geophysical survey ahead of HS2 identified rectilinear and curvilinear anomalies indicative of prehistoric and/or Roman enclosures. Faint circular anomalies may be round house ring ditches.
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Type and Period (9)
- SETTLEMENT (Early Neolithic to Late Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- RECTILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Late Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- CURVILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Late Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- ROUND HOUSE (DOMESTIC)? (Early Neolithic to Late Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- PIT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- WALL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Undated)
Full Description
{1} Geophysical survey ahead of HS2 identified rectilinear and curvilinear anomalies indicative of prehistoric and/or Roman enclosures. Faint circular anomalies may be round house ring ditches.
Bonnie Knapp and Claire Christie, 2021, 1EW03 - Enabling Works Central AWHi – Post-Excavation Assessment Report for Archaeological Recording at Edgcote: C31042 and C31050 (Report). SNN116850.
<1> Davies, R, 2020, 1EW03 Enabling Works Central AWHb Final Report for Geophysical Magnetometer Survey at (AC310/3) Trafford Bridge, Edgcote Viaduct, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN112799.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SNN116850 Report: Bonnie Knapp and Claire Christie. 2021. 1EW03 - Enabling Works Central AWHi – Post-Excavation Assessment Report for Archaeological Recording at Edgcote: C31042 and C31050. MOLA Headland Infrastructure report. 1EW03. MOLA Headland Infrastructure.
- <1> SNN112799 Report: Davies, R. 2020. 1EW03 Enabling Works Central AWHb Final Report for Geophysical Magnetometer Survey at (AC310/3) Trafford Bridge, Edgcote Viaduct, Northamptonshire. Sumo Geophysics. 1EW03-FUS-EV-REP-CS07_CL26-008106. Fusion.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5146 4794 (275m by 237m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHIPPING WARDEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 19 2025 3:02PM
