Monument record 4244/1 - Possible Iron Age or Roman enclosure
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Summary
Cropmarks of a possible large Iron Age or Roman square ditched settlement enclosure located to the south-west of Warmington which is visible on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme. The western third is cut by the course of a lane, the course of a former Roman road which heads NE into Warmington.
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Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of a possible large Iron Age or Roman square ditched settlement enclosure c. 75m x 75m which is located at TL 0725 9044 to the south-west of Warmington.The western third is cut by the course of a lane, the course of a former Roman road which heads NE ito Warmington, possibly indicating the enclosure pre-dates the Roman road. The cropmark traces of medieval ridge and furrow can be seen overlying this western portion of the enclosure. The site is visible on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme.
<1> Oblique Aerial Photograph, HEA 29778_021 10-JUL-2015 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. HEA 29778_021 10-JUL-2015.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | TL 0725 9044 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WARMINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1624733
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:44PM
