Monument record 5337 - Possible Prehistoric Settlement, south-west of Garrett Spinney
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Summary
A small area of possible enclosures are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. The main irregular shaped enclosure is about 27metres across and to its west other linear ditches are visible which may form enclosures. These features may represent Iron Age or Roman settlement activity.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of two irregular enclosures and other possible ditches, though indistinct.
{2} A small are of possible enclosures are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was mapped as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project. The main irregular shaped enclosure (centred at SP 99069 67678) is about 27metres across and to its west other linear ditches are visible which may form enclosures. These features may represent Iron Age or Roman settlement activity.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP9967/011-13 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Aerial Photograph, NHC 3064/18 28-JUL-1986 (Photographs). SNN112974.
<3> Bedford Borough Council HER, Undated, Bedford Borough NMP (Archive). SNN113023.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:SP9967/011-13 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN112974 Photographs: Aerial Photograph. NHC 3064/18 28-JUL-1986.
- <3> SNN113023 Archive: Bedford Borough Council HER. Undated. Bedford Borough NMP. Historic England Archive.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5337/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Linear System (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5337/0/1)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5337/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9907 6767 (255m by 152m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHELVESTON CUM CALDECOTT, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1623809
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 8:05PM
