Monument record 8812/3 - Possible Roman settlement
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Summary
Trial trench excavation identified several ditches although they did not correspond with survey results from a preceding geophysical survey.
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Full Description
{1} Trial trench excavation identified a small number of ditches in a single trench; these had not been identified during a preceding geophysical survey. Two of the ditches, both aligned east to west, were interpreted as possible 'planting trenches' whilst a third appeared to represent a large boundary ditch, although it was not identified in any other trenches, suggesting it may have been an elongated pit. A significant artefactual and ecofactual assemblage was recovered from the fill, including slag and fuel residue suggesting metalworking occurred in the near vicinity.
<1> Firth, D, 2024, Land to the North-East of Preston Deanery, The Green, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Report). SNN116255.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2024, South Midlands Archaeology (54), P. 64 (Journal). SNN116886.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN116255 Report: Firth, D. 2024. Land to the North-East of Preston Deanery, The Green, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology. 2714. Oxford Archaeology.
- <2> SNN116886 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2024. South Midlands Archaeology (54). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 53. C.B.A.. P. 64.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7944 5739 (27m by 34m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 22 2025 11:37AM
