Monument record 1981 - Possible prehistoric settlement, north-east of Ward's Barn
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Summary
Cropmarks of irregular enclosures, ring ditches and pits visible on aerial photographs identified during the Northants NMP. One of the ring ditches has been interpreted as a possible Bronze Age round barrow.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Northamptonshire County Council, 1994, The Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, SP8466_030 (Digital archive). SNN117168.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (10)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age round barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/10)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric hut circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric hut circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible undated ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1981/0/1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8423 6608 (122m by 149m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MEARS ASHBY |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 4 2026 1:46PM
