Monument record 4763/0/1 - Possible Iron Age/Roman enclosure, Pury End Quarry
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Summary
Geophysical survey identified an L-shaped ditch that is likely to be the western part of an enclosure otherwise truncated by a post-medieval quarry.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Geophysical survey undertaken in 2024 ahead of proposed expansion of the Pury End Quarry. Part of a possible enclosure was detected although much of it appears to have been truncated by a post-medieval quarry. A similar enclosure was recorded to the south.
<1> Chris Manktelow, 2024, Archaeological geophysical survey at Pury End, Towcester Northamptonshire September 2024 (Report). SNN116655.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN116655 Report: Chris Manktelow. 2024. Archaeological geophysical survey at Pury End, Towcester Northamptonshire September 2024. MOLA. 24/116. MOLA. [Mapped feature: #89205 Extent of surviving feature, ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7108 4657 (37m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 13 2026 9:24AM
