Monument record 3405/0/1 - Possible Iron Age or Romano-British Ditches

A ditched enclosure and Romano British pottery are reported at this location.

{1} Area of SP828562. The lines of two parallel ditches could be traced on the surface of the field, together with a scatter of stone and a patch of dark earth.

{2} Centred east of The Oaks at SP828561. Two parallel ditches about 33m apart, perhaps part of a ditched enclosure, have been traced in the ploughsoil.

{3} A soilmark was recognised in 1963 during ground survey. Two parallel ditches c.33m apart and black patches suggesting pits. No photos seen.

{5} SP 827561 The Oaks. Several 2nd-4thc sherds, stones, black patches indicating pits and two parallel ditches about 33m apart found in 1963. R Hollowell confirms the above area and the nature of the finds, which were left on the site. He cannot trace his photograph (which he "believes" he took) but will fly the area later this year. Moore (Authy 2) has not seen an AP; he quotes Hallowell as his authority.

{6} (SP828563) Ditched enclosure and RB sherds. R Hollowell Dec 1963.

<1> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, 6/8 site 9 (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.32 Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP85NW45 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Northampton Museum Topographical Index, Site List (unchecked) (Index). SNN1470.

<5> Moore W.R.G., 1968, Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley, p.53 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN15188.

<6> Annotated Record Map (Map). SNN112961.

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Apr 4 2024 3:02PM