Monument record 152 - Possible Prehistoric Settlement, east of Brackley
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Summary
Cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure with internal features identified on aerial photographs in a field east of Brackley. Of uncertain date but probably agricultural in origin.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The site was seen in 1929. It is suggested by Ordnance Survey to be agricultural marks rather than archaeological.
{4} SP 597 382: A rectangular crop mark is visible in a field east of Brackley Station.
{5} There is no surface indication of the crop mark and no surface finds were made. Almost certainly agricultural. Note truncated north east corner and further linear marking north west from it.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP53NE21 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> CHADWICK P.; STEPHENSON A., 1999, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Land at Brackley Bypass, Northamptonshire, (checked) (Report). SNN63161.
<3> Cotswold Archaeology Ltd, 2006, Brackley Sawmills: Environmental Report, (checked) (Report). SNN105704.
<4> Aerial Photograph, AP Crawford Collection 6735 12 9 29 (Photographs). SNN112974.
<5> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 10-FEB-1970 (Notes). SNN111540.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP53NE21 (checked).
- <2> SNN63161 Report: CHADWICK P.; STEPHENSON A.. 1999. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Land at Brackley Bypass, Northamptonshire. CGMS. (checked).
- <3> SNN105704 Report: Cotswold Archaeology Ltd. 2006. Brackley Sawmills: Environmental Report. (checked).
- <4>XY SNN112974 Photographs: Aerial Photograph. AP Crawford Collection 6735 12 9 29. [Mapped feature: #68961 ]
- <5> SNN111540 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 FDC 10-FEB-1970.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (152/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (152/0/2)
- Parent of: Uncertain, Undated Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (152/0/4)
- Parent of: Uncertain, Undated Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (152/0/5)
- Parent of: Uncertain, Undated Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (152/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Interpretation: Brackley Sawmills, 2006 (Environmental Impact Assessment) (ENN104197)
- Event - Survey: Land at Brackley Bypass, 1999 (DBA) (ENN104280)
- Event - Survey: Land east of Northampton Road, 2008 (DBA) (Ref: Report: 1075) (ENN105986)
- Event - Survey: Land south of Turweston Road, 2011 (DBA) (Ref: Report: 11/066) (ENN105877)
- Event - Interpretation: Northamptonshire National Mapping Programme, 1993-2002 (ENN101891)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 59669 38194 (195m by 180m) Central |
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Civil Parish | WHITFIELD, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 338989
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 2:26PM