Monument record 4574 - Possible Prehistoric & Romano-British Settlement

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Summary

Extensive cropmarks of rectilinear enclosures, linear boundaries, pits and probable round house ring ditches have been identified on aerial photographs during the Northants NMP Project. Roman pottery has been found in this area during fieldwalking survey.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Cropmarks showing a series of conjoined rectangular enclosures, possibly modern. See also adjacent farm boundaries. NCCAP: SP7666/007.

{2} Cropmarks recorded by Hollowell in 1963. Fieldname: Bunkers Hill.

{3} Iron Age to Romano-British settlement and fields.


<1> FOARD G.R., 1979, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN51207.

<2> Northampton Museum Topographical Index, Site List (unchecked) (Index). SNN1470.

<3> Deegan A., 1999, Pitsford Quarry, Northamptonshire: Air Photo Assessment, July 1999, Gaz.18 (checked0 (Report). SNN105319.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1979. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. 15/11/1979. (unchecked).
  • <2> Index: Northampton Museum Topographical Index. Site List (unchecked).
  • <3> Report: Deegan A.. 1999. Pitsford Quarry, Northamptonshire: Air Photo Assessment, July 1999. 99/00003. Gaz.18 (checked0.

Finds (0)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 76544 67006 (445m by 262m) Approximate
Civil Parish PITSFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)
Civil Parish BOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 3 2021 1:20PM

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