Natural Feature record MNN173958 - Possible geological cropmarks
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Summary
Cropmarks identified on aerial photographs as possible archaeological features were shown to be of natural origin when subject to intrusive archaeological investigation.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A single trial trench, 50m long and 1.5m wide, was excavated in order to define a complex of cropmarks. No archaeological remains were identified.
{3} The putative cropmark enclosure (Site 7) can also he seen to havc bene misinterpreted and was almost certainly caused by natural variations.
<1> Webster, M. & Dix, B., 1993, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological evaluation, Supplementary Information, March 1993 (Report). SNN111824.
<3> Mudd A., 2001, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment: Stage 6 Trial Trenching (Report). SNN102490.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN111824 Report: Webster, M. & Dix, B.. 1993. A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological evaluation, Supplementary Information, March 1993. Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeol.
- <3> SNN102490 Report: Mudd A.. 2001. A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment: Stage 6 Trial Trenching. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. N.C.C..
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Boundary Bank, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3991/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Building, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3991/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Building, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3991/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Building, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3991/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Building, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3991/0/7)
- Parent of: Uncertain, Undated Features (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3991/0/9)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: A6 Rothwell & Desborough Bypass, 2001 (Stage 6, Trial Trenching) (Ref: 7982006) (ENN103203)
- Event - Survey: A6 Rothwell & Desborough Bypass, Pre 2001 (Geophysical Survey) (Ref: 7982006) (ENN104357)
- Event - Intervention: A6 Rothwell and Desborough bypass, 1993 (Trial trench) (ENN109804)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8064 8066 (81m by 70m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROTHWELL |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 14 2026 11:40AM
