Monument record 2051/0/1 - Possible rectilinear enclosures, Ecton Park
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Summary
Cropmarks of rectangular ditched features indicate a possible Roman settlement. Drainage ditches within the vicinity have produced Roman pottery.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks observed on aerial photograph of 1964; rectilinear enclosures seen as thin grass marks in pasture overlying geological marks; Hollowell; 1996; Fieldname: Ecton Park;
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<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP86SW30 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, 6/11/SITE 5 (Journal). SNN106546.
<3> Northampton Museum Records (Uncertain). SNN126.
<4> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, 543/RAF/943 3.6.60 0089 (Photographs). SNN104890.
<5> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, 08-SEP-70 (Notes). SNN110341.
<6> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, page 49 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<7> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1971, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1970, P. 11 (Journal). SNN100525.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP86SW30 (checked).
- <2> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. 6/11/SITE 5.
- <3> SNN126 Uncertain: Northampton Museum Records.
- <4> SNN104890 Photographs: Royal Air Force. Vertical Aerial Photography. 543/RAF/943 3.6.60 0089.
- <5> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. 08-SEP-70.
- <6> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. page 49 (unchecked).
- <7> SNN100525 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1971. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1970. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 5. University of Leicester. P. 11.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8330 6370 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345653
Record last edited
Apr 24 2024 12:57PM
