Monument record 7655/0/1 - Possible Iron Age/Roman settlement, Wantage Farm
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Summary
Geophysical survey identified a possible roundhouse ring ditch and boundary. The boundary appears to comprise lengths of ditch and pits alignments, so may date to the earlier Iron Age.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Geophysical survey undertaken in 2024 identified an Iron Age or Roman roundhouse located alongside a boundary. The slightly curved boundary was broadly aligned NNE-SSW and appears to comprise lengths of ditch and pit alignments, perhaps indicating an earlier origin.
<1> Sean Emery, 2024, Archaeological geophysical survey at Wantage Farm, Moulton, Northamptonshire, April 2024 (Report). SNN117126.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN117126 Report: Sean Emery. 2024. Archaeological geophysical survey at Wantage Farm, Moulton, Northamptonshire, April 2024. MOLA Northampton. 24/043. MOLA Northampton.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7856 6550 (216m by 294m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 13 2026 9:24AM
