Monument record 8097/0/4 - Possible prehistoric/Roman settlement
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Geophysical survey undertaken in 2022 identified a double-ditched enclosure and associated linear features. Subsequent trial trench excavation confirmed the presence of the enclosure; late Iron Age pottery was recovered from the ditch fills. Further ditches may be part of an adjoining enclosure.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} A late Iron Age double-ditched rectilinear enclosure was identified in Trench 70 during trial trench evaluation cooresponding to the suggested enclosure identified during the earlier geophysical enclosure. Further ditches to the north of the enclosure may be part of another adjoining enclosure.
<1> Evershed, R, 2022, Archaeological Evaluation Report: Geophysical Survey by Magnetometry on Land South of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, https://doi.org/10.5284/1119624 (Report). SNN114585.
<2> Coates, G & Richmond, A, 2022, Archaeological evaluation, Trial Trenching, Upper Heyford Quarry, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN115356.
<3> Allen Archaeology, 2023, Digital Archive from a Geophysical Survey south of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, March 2022, https://doi.org/10.5284/1116390 (Digital archive). SNN116204.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN114585 Report: Evershed, R. 2022. Archaeological Evaluation Report: Geophysical Survey by Magnetometry on Land South of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire. Allen Archaeological Associates fieldwork reports. AAL2021038. Allen Arch. Assoc.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1119624.
- <2> SNN115356 Report: Coates, G & Richmond, A. 2022. Archaeological evaluation, Trial Trenching, Upper Heyford Quarry, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire. Phoenix Consulting Achaeology Fieldwork Reports. PC533d. Phoenix Consulting.
- <3> SNN116204 Digital archive: Allen Archaeology. 2023. Digital Archive from a Geophysical Survey south of A45, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, March 2022. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116390. ads Collection: 5427. Allen Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116390.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6737 5896 (128m by 131m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER HEYFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:11PM
