Monument record 4813/9 - Middle to Late Iron Age Enclosure and curving Ditch

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Summary

Excavations in 2020-21 found a middle to Late Iron Age enclosure and curving ditch.

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Full Description

{1} - Excavations in 2020-21 identified activity ranging from middle to late Iron Age. This activity consisted of a ‘hooked’ shape enclosure with the hook being at the eastern edge. The western side of the enclosure was not visible. To the north of this enclosure was a small curving ditch with no associated features. No evidence was found to suggest activity continued into the Roman period.


<1> J. Elston, T. Preece, A. Rojek, A. Shipley, 2023, Archaeological mitigations on land between Courteenhall, Milton Malsor and Blisworth and Roade Bypass, Northamptonshire. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Report). SNN115905.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: J. Elston, T. Preece, A. Rojek, A. Shipley. 2023. Archaeological mitigations on land between Courteenhall, Milton Malsor and Blisworth and Roade Bypass, Northamptonshire. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. MOLA Northampton. 23/062. MOLA.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 4747 2542 (55m by 55m)
Civil Parish MILTON MALSOR, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 31 2024 2:25PM

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