Monument record 5515/0/5 - Possible Iron Age curvilinear enclosure
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Summary
Originally interpreted as a Bronze Age round barrow. Pottery from trial trench excavation indicates that it may be Iron Age
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of two ring ditches with a possible linear ditch, identified by Hollowell in 1962. NCCAP:7967/001.
{2} Geophysical survey indicates that the enclosure is 42m in diameter. Trial trench excavation showed that the ditch had been re-cut many times, perhaps suggesting a long period of use. The ditch was at least 1.18m deep, but the base was not reached due to flooding. A series of postholes may be part of a structure within the enclosure. Pottery dated to the Iron Age.
<1> Northampton Museum Topographical Index, Site List (unchecked) (Index). SNN1470.
<2> Moore, B., 2014, Moulton Heights, Moulton, Northampton: Archaeological evaluation report, 2014 (Report). SNN111026.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 79463 67434 (44m by 25m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 24 2021 1:17PM
