Monument record 1985/1 - Probable late prehistoric settlement, east of Mears Ashby Road

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Summary

Geophysical survey has identified several complete and fragmentary ring ditches and possible associated enclosure immediately to the north of the known round barrow [HER 1985/0/1].

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Full Description

{1} Geophysical survey has identified a group of complete and fragmentary ring ditches between 4.5m and 9.5m in diameter and a curvilinear ditch with appended enclosures.


<1> Brunning, E, 2024, Green Hill Solar Project, Sites C, D and E, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey (Interim report), p. 14 (Report). SNN116667.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Brunning, E. 2024. Green Hill Solar Project, Sites C, D and E, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey (Interim report). WYAS Archaeological Services. p. 14.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 8398 6550 (249m by 220m)
Civil Parish MEARS ASHBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:29PM

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