Monument record 5109/0/1 - Natural Feature, Moulton Park

Cropmark of a possible rectangular enclosure with its longest axis aligned north west to south east was identified on aerial photographs. Trial excavation undertaken in 1971 found no evidence of the ditch, although two small natural features were observed.

{1} Trial excavation of the cropmark enclosure in 1971 revealed no evidence of a ditch. 2 small pits were found but neither contained any dating evidence and may have been due to trees being uprooted. The cropmarks appear to be geological, created by the various outcrops of clay which occur in this field and the immediate area.

{2} The cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure were said to be visible on air photographs (taken by Messrs. Kemp of Southampton not seen by NDC or RCHM) at c SP 766649. A trial excavation in 1917 failed to locate the site or any other definite archaeological features and the cropmarks are assumed to be natural.

<1> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1972, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 1971 (Miscellaneous), 7/58-9 (checked) (Article). SNN28266.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.316 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

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