Monument record 8812/2 - Possible middle Iron Age settlement, South West of Great Houghton Lodge Farm

Geophysical survey identified anomalies of probable archaeological origin including a possible sub-rectangular enclosure. During subsequent trial trench excavation several ditches were identified although they did not correspond with the geophysical survey results.

{1} In 2023, geophysical survey identified anomalies of probable archaeological origin.To the south-west of this complex lays an L-shaped anomaly. This may be interpreted as two sides of an enclosure and its similar orientiation to the previous enclosure may suggest an association. The morphology of the anomalies suggests an Iron Age date.

{2} Trial trench excavation confirmed the presence of middle Iron Age ditched features, although their precise function could not be ascertained. It is likely that they had an agricultural function.

<1> Henry Russell, 2023, Proposed Solar Farm North East of Preston Deanery: MSSP1489 - Geophysical Survey Report (Report). SNN115963.

<2> Firth, D, 2024, Land to the North-East of Preston Deanery, The Green, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Report). SNN116255.

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