Monument record 4059/0/4 - Possible prehistoric ring ditch and enclosure cropmarks
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Summary
Vague cropmarks of a possible ring ditch and rectangular enclosures. Now destroyed by housing.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1}An air photograph shows rather vague cropmarks which may be a ring ditch and rectangular enclosures;
{2} A circular enclosure and irregular enclosures in Wootton parish at SP 728 580 were located from the air during 1967 (Nothing visible on available AP's).
{3} Low oblique AP (R Hollowell) examined. It shows faint indications of overlapping circles at SP 7278 5804. Tractor turnings are also evident. The field is under crop-not perambulated.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.423/Site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1967, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Aerial Photography), p. 32 (Article). SNN105839.
<3> Unknown, 1969, Field investigators comments, 07-May-69 (Colquhoun) (Notes). SNN110367.
<4> Rees G., 2008, Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age, (unchecked) (Article). SNN106040.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.423/Site 2 (checked).
- <2> SNN105839 Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1967. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Aerial Photography). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 2. Mercury Press. p. 32.
- <3> SNN110367 Notes: Unknown. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. 07-May-69 (Colquhoun).
- <4> SNN106040 Article: Rees G.. 2008. Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age. Changing Perspectives in the First Millenium BC. Oxbow. (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4059/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4059/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4059/0/2)
- Parent of: Unstratified Romano-British brooch pin (Find Spot) (4059/0/0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7279 5800 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOOTTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: A0023
- NRHE HOB UID: 343288
Record last edited
Jul 20 2023 3:27PM
