Monument record 9506/0/2 - Possible prehistoric and/or Saxon settlement, east of Brig Lane
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Summary
Cropmarks of circular enclosures, pits and part of a pit alignment visible on aerial photographs. May be associated with a scatter of Saxon pottery found in the same location.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks identified on aerial photography dated 2010 include several circular enclosures or ring ditches, the clearest of which is c31m in diameter. This feature lies adjacent to a pottery scatter dated to the Saxon period. About 70m to the east of the enclosure is a pit alignment, which is aligned NNW-SSE and can be traced for c90m. Further small groups of pits can also be identified. Several large pits are also visible, mainly to the east of the pit alignment, and may be associated with quarrying.
<1> Vertical Aerial Photograph, Google Earth AP 01/01/2010 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. Google Earth AP 01/01/2010. [Mapped feature: #87669 Extent of cropmarks. Pit groups to east not included, ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8052 8986 (118m by 102m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WILBARSTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:03PM
