Monument record 5506/0/1 - Probable Bronze Age round barrow

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Summary

Mound, possible barrow

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} There is another ploughed-over barrow on the river gravel at SP974756, easily recognised by the characteristic pink colour of the mound rising above the level of the flood plain.

{2} A circular mound 15m in diameter x 0.25m high, described as a barrow in 1972 (see ref 2).


<1> Rowley R.T.; Fowler W.J. (Editors), 1972, CBA Group 9 Newsletter: South Midlands Archaeology (2), p.23 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN10022.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.194/Site 13 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<3> HALL D.N.; HUTCHINGS J.B., 1972, The Distribution of Archaeological Sites Between The Nene and The Ouse Valleys, p. 16 Maps (Article). SNN35780.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Newsletter: Rowley R.T.; Fowler W.J. (Editors). 1972. CBA Group 9 Newsletter: South Midlands Archaeology (2). CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 2. C.B.A.. p.23 (checked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.194/Site 13 (checked).
  • <3> Article: HALL D.N.; HUTCHINGS J.B.. 1972. The Distribution of Archaeological Sites Between The Nene and The Ouse Valleys. Bedfordshire Archaeological Journal. 7. p. 16 Maps.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 974 756 (150m by 150m) Approximate
Civil Parish WOODFORD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 347298

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 8:06PM

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