Monument record 2001 - Possible Roman or medieval settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of rectilinear cropmarks identified on aerial photographs. The cropmarks were interpreted as a possible moated dating to the medieval/post-medieval period, but there is little to confirm this. Roman pottery has been found in the vicinity and the cropmarks may date to this period.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure, possibly representing a post medieval moat, seen on aerial photos NCCAP:SP8268/1 and NCCAP:SP8269/1
{2} Not mentioned in 1725
{3} Post medieval tile was found whilst fieldwalking, but no other evidence of medieval or post medieval occupation was recovered.
{?} Field name: Moat Close
{5} (SP825690) Rectangular enclosure, moat? On AP in 1979.
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> 1725, Map of Sywell, (unchecked) (Map). SNN23179.
<3> Holmes M.; Meadows I., 1995, Archaeological assessment And Recording, Northampton South Trunk Main Phase 2, 1991-1993, p.14 (checked) (Report). SNN100411.
<4> 1844, TITHE MAP, (unchecked) (Map). SNN23180.
<5> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, Page 177 (Article). SNN56490.
<6> Hall D.N., 2000, Forest Enterprise Woodlands In Northamptonshire: Whittlewood Forest And Other Woods, Archaeological Survey, Part 3 (Report). SNN100485.
<7> Hall D.N., 2001, Northamptonshire Woodland Survey Archive (Digital archive). SNN109590.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN23179 Map: 1725. Map of Sywell. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN100411 Report: Holmes M.; Meadows I.. 1995. Archaeological assessment And Recording, Northampton South Trunk Main Phase 2, 1991-1993. Northamptonshire Archaeology. NCC. p.14 (checked).
- <4> SNN23180 Map: 1844. TITHE MAP. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN56490 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1980. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northants Archaeology Soc. Page 177.
- <6> SNN100485 Report: Hall D.N.. 2000. Forest Enterprise Woodlands In Northamptonshire: Whittlewood Forest And Other Woods, Archaeological Survey, Part 3. Forest Enterprise and NCC.
- <7> SNN109590 Digital archive: Hall D.N.. 2001. Northamptonshire Woodland Survey Archive. h:heritage\smr\archive\Woodland Survey. N.C.C..
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Trackway, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5886/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5886/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5886/0/2)
- Parent of: Undated Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5886/0/3)
- Related to: Possible undated ditches (Monument) (5886/0/5)
- Related to: Possible undated enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5886/0/1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8253 6889 (263m by 613m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SYWELL |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 968640
Record last edited
Jan 27 2026 3:42PM
