Monument record 3335/1 - Probable Iron Age settlement, east of Newhay Copse
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Summary
Enclosures shown on air photographs
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking revealed a large area of dark soil with stones, containing Iron Age pottery and iron slag.
[2} Enclosures and Iron Age Settlement (SP 859552; Fig 162), 200m. S.E. of in a similar situation. Air photographs (in NMR) show a group of small conjoined enclosures. A large area of dark soil containing stone, iron slag and Iron Age pottery has been found at the site. (Centred SP 85905523) Cropmarks of two enclosures.
{4} Under beans; nothing of archaeological interest seen.
<1> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.19 (checked) (Journal). SNN106546.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.182 Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
<3> Hollowell R., 1970, Hollowell Photographic Collection (Archive). SNN101398.
<4> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, 2-SEP-70 (Notes). SNN110341.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> 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. p.19 (checked).
- <2> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.182 Site 3 (checked).
- <3> SNN101398 Archive: Hollowell R.. 1970. Hollowell Photographic Collection.
- <4> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. 2-SEP-70.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3335/0/13)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3335/0/14)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Hut Circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3335/0/12)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8590 5522 (66m by 88m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YARDLEY HASTINGS, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345200
Record last edited
Jun 5 2025 3:18PM
