Monument record 1167/1 - Medieval settlement, north of Bedlam Copse
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Summary
Archaeological investigation has identified probable medieval settlement dating to AD 1050-1200.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Trial trench excavation identified medieval activity dating to AD 1050-1200 in two trenches. The activity probably represents settlement evidence, with ditches containing large quantities of cultural material, postholes and pits. No evidence for the features had been identified on the previous geophysical survey.
<1> Kesterton, H, Salmon, F, & Clements, M, 2020, Geophysical Survey Report of Sparrow Lodge Farm, Wicken (Report). SNN114197.
<2> Donnelly, M, 2022, Sparrow Lodge Farm, Wicken, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report, https://doi.org/10.5284/1109293 (Report). SNN114198.
<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2022, South Midlands Archaeology (52), p. 71-2 (Journal). SNN115177.
<4> Oxford Archaeology (South), 2023, Data from a Trial Trench Evaluation at Sparrow Lodge Farm, Wicken, Northamptonshire, 2021, https://doi.org/10.5284/1112528 (Digital archive). SNN115690.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN114197 Report: Kesterton, H, Salmon, F, & Clements, M. 2020. Geophysical Survey Report of Sparrow Lodge Farm, Wicken. Magnitude Surveys fieldwork report. MSSP579. Magnitude Surveys.
- <2> SNN114198 Report: Donnelly, M. 2022. Sparrow Lodge Farm, Wicken, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology South Fieldwork Reports. Ref: WISPLFEV. OA South. https://doi.org/10.5284/1109293.
- <3> SNN115177 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2022. South Midlands Archaeology (52). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 52. C.B.A.. p. 71-2.
- <4> SNN115690 Digital archive: Oxford Archaeology (South). 2023. Data from a Trial Trench Evaluation at Sparrow Lodge Farm, Wicken, Northamptonshire, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5284/1112528. ads Collection:5434. Oxford Archaeology (South). https://doi.org/10.5284/1112528.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7510 3810 (75m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WICKEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:12PM
