Monument record 4986 - Possible Prehistoric Activity, south of Hunsbury Hill Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of several ditched enclosures, some conjoined, identified on aerial photographs. However, they are located in an area of intensive polygonal ice-wedging and may be natural. The area has now been developed.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks include ring ditches and other possible ditches at SP733587.
{2} Faint and indistinct cropmarks.
{3} The features are in an area of intense polygonal ice-wedging and may be natural.
<1> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, p.176 (unchecked) (Article). SNN56490.
<2> FOARD G.R., Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN51496.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.277/Site 13 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77383.
<4> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP7358/038 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN56490 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1980. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.176 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN51496 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. Oral Report to SMR. (checked).
- <3> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.277/Site 13 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:SP7358/038 (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Iron Age settlement, Summerfields Road (Monument) (4986/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4986/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4986/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4986/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Undated Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4986/0/3)
- Parent of: Unstratified Prehistoric Find (Find Spot) (4986/0/0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7328 5871 (216m by 280m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
| Civil Parish | HARDINGSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: A0051
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: A0072
Record last edited
Apr 29 2025 7:29PM
