Monument record 4811/1 - Possible medieval/post-medieval enclosure, east of Rothwell Road

Geophysical survey identified a probable rectangular enclosure. Although undated, it shares a similar alignment to former field boundaries and is more likely to be medieval/post-medieval than Iron Age/Roman in date.

{1} Geophysical survey identified a strong positive rectilinear anomaly measuring c60m x 35m. The enclosure extends northwards beyond the extent of the geophysical survey. The south-western corner is right-angled while the south-eastern corner appears more irregular, possibly overlying a stream bed. A short-lived boundary, depicted on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey map shared an alignment with the eastern edge of the enclosure, although the boundary extends beyond it.

{2} Trial trench excavation identified ditches associated with the enclosure. Finds from the ditch fill dated to the 18th-19th centuries.

<1> Arkley, G, 2021, Archaeological geophysical survey on land south of Desborough, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN113129.

<2> Morris, S, 2021, Archaeological trial trench evaluation at Rothwell Road, Desborough, Northamptonshire, July 2021 (Report). SNN115183.

<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2022, South Midlands Archaeology (52), p. 61 (Journal). SNN115177.

<4> Crank, N. (Editor), 2023, South Midlands Archaeology (53), P. 66 (Journal). SNN116414.

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Feb 25 2025 7:18PM