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> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP53NE21 (checked).
  • <2> Report: CHADWICK P.; STEPHENSON A.. 1999. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Land at Brackley Bypass, Northamptonshire. CGMS. (checked).
  • <3> Report: Cotswold Archaeology Ltd. 2006. Brackley Sawmills: Environmental Report. (checked).
  • <4>XY Photographs: Aerial Photograph. AP Crawford Collection 6735 12 9 29. [Mapped feature: #68961 ]
  • <5> Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 FDC 10-FEB-1970.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (5)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 59669 38194 (195m by 180m) Central
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

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