Monument record 1277/0/1 - Mid-late Iron Age ditch, Houghton Hill
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Summary
Archaeological observation undertaken during the creation of the Northampton Bike Park identified a mid to late Iron Age ditch.
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Full Description
{1} Archaeological observation undertaken during the creation of trails for the Northampton Bike Park identified a ditch aligned north-east to south-west in a borrow pit on the eastern part of the site. A single sherd of mid to late Iron Age pottery was recovered from the fill.
<1> Roig Ribas, J, 2022, Northampton Bike Park, Houghton Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication, https://doi.org/10.5284/1113329 (Report). SNN115047.
<2> Cotswold Archaeology, 2023, Images and GIS Data from a Metal Detecting Survey and Field Observation at Northampton Bike Park, Houghton Hill, Northampton 2022, https://doi.org/10.5284/1116394 (Digital archive). SNN116205.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN115047 Report: Roig Ribas, J. 2022. Northampton Bike Park, Houghton Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Cotswold Archaeology Reports. MK0624. https://doi.org/10.5284/1113329.
- <2> SNN116205 Digital archive: Cotswold Archaeology. 2023. Images and GIS Data from a Metal Detecting Survey and Field Observation at Northampton Bike Park, Houghton Hill, Northampton 2022. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116394. ads Collection: 5427. Cotswold Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116394.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7691 5814 (28m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARDINGSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:09PM
