Monument record 5120 - Probable Iron Age/Romano-British field system, Sandy Lane
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Summary
Archaeological investigation identified several possible Iron Age/Romano-British ditches probably forming part of a wider field system.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Archaeological trial trench excavation identified several ditches. Trench 2 contained a single ditch aligned north west to south east, 0.8m wide by 0.2m deep with a wide V-shaped profile.Trench 4 contained a single ditch aligned north east to south west, 0.4m wide by 0.08m deep, with a shallow U-shaped profile and concave base. Trench 5 contained a single ditch aligned north south, 1.1m wide by 0.2m deeo with a V-shaped profile and concave base. The ditches revealed probably form part of a series of Iron Age/Romano-British field systems identified from cropmarks to the east and west of the proposed road corridor.
<1> Foard-Colby A., 2006, Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Upton, Northampton (SLRR Phase), November 2006, p.5+7 (checked) (Report). SNN105829.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN105829 Report: Foard-Colby A.. 2006. Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Upton, Northampton (SLRR Phase), November 2006. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 06/174. N.C.C.. p.5+7 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 70574 61750 (203m by 134m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: P0176
Record last edited
Jan 23 2023 11:51AM
