Monument record 8773/2 - Probable Iron Age settlement, north-east of Coales's Lodge

Geophysical survey has identified a sinuous boundary ditch extending over 300m. A series of curvilinear enclosures are attached either side of it. A larger D-shaped enclosure is visible to the south. To the north is a series of rectilinear enclosures, possibly a field system.

{1} - Running from the north-east corner to the south-west is a single curvilinear anomaly, suggestive of a boundary ditch. Appending this ditch are several enclosures and further ditches. Along the north-eastern and central part of this linear anomaly are at least 9 enclosures, which are typically round or sub-circular in form and suggestive of Iron Age. To the south are larger, rectilinear enclosures. Many of these enclosures have discrete and linear anomalies within them. To the far south, there is a D-shaped enclosure.

{2} The site was considered for scheduling, but after examining all the records and other relevant information and having carefully considered the national importance of the site, it is considered that the criteria for scheduling are not fulfilled. This is a settlement of local and regional interest only and its interest should be managed locally.

<1> Christian Adams, 2023, Wood Lodge Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey Report, AAA3; https://doi.org/10.5284/1116008 (Report). SNN115675.

<2> Historic England, 2024, Iron Age and Romano-British site at Wood Lodge Farm (Reject at Initial Assessment Report) (Designation Advice Report). SNN116600.

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Feb 25 2025 7:05PM