Monument record 2441/1 - Possible Iron Age farmstead, Grafton Park Wood
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Summary
Earthworks of a circular enclosure in Grafton Park Wood; probably an Iron Age farmstead.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Enclosure with a ditch 0.6m deep and internal bank 0.2m high, 54m diameter.
{2} During field survey a fine earthwork was identified. A typical Iron Age farmstead in a roughly circular enclosure about 50m diameter consisting of a bank and ditch.
{3} Earthworks of an irregular enclosure; 60yds in diameter; bank and ditch;
<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Grafton Underwd/Site 1 (Database). SNN102279.
<2> R.C.H.M.E., 1978, Grafton Underwood (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN111024.
<3> HALL D.N., 1979, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50689.
<4> Foard G.; Richardson D., 1983, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography), p. 183 (Notes). SNN100412.
<5> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 20/11/2024 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN102279 Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. Grafton Underwd/Site 1.
- <2> SNN111024 Recording Form (Not SMR): R.C.H.M.E.. 1978. Grafton Underwood. 1978.
- <3> SNN50689 Uncertain: HALL D.N.. 1979. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN100412 Notes: Foard G.; Richardson D.. 1983. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982 (Aerial Photography). Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 183.
- <5>XY SNN111710 Digital Plots: Environment Agency. LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m. https://data.gov.uk/dataset/6a117171-5c59-4c7d-8e8b-8e7aefe8ee2e/lidar-composite-dtm-1m. Accessed 20/11/2024. [Mapped feature: #88250 Location of feature refined using lidar imagery, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 935 808 (75m by 71m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRAFTON UNDERWOOD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 968683
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 1:54PM
