Monument record 5163/0/1 - Possible Iron Age occupation
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Summary
Possible Iron Age features observed in a cable trench in 1973
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Iron Age Settlement (c SP 793612), on river gravel, at 58 m. above OD. Eight ditches/pits containing a small quantity of Iorn Age (?) pottery were discovered during the laying of an electricity cable trench in 1973.
{2} An electricity cable trench aligned east-west cut eight features. Prehistoric pottery, possibly Iron Age, was found in a couple of the features. One of the ditches was c2.5m wide.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.415/Site 4 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, P82 (Index). SNN133.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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.415/Site 4 (checked).
- <2> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. P82.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 793 612 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: P0082
- NRHE HOB UID: 621688
Record last edited
Jun 8 2026 9:39AM
