Monument record 3031 - Possible prehistoric/Romano-British settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of an Iron Age/Romano-British enclosure, ditch and possible pit alignment.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of ditches. If archaeological they are extremely confused by geological marks and other cropping features. NCCAP:SP9599/001-3.
{2} Aerial photography 1981, cropmark, enclosure, ditch and possible pit alignment.
{3} An aerial photo taken in 2015 shows the western side of the southern enclosure as well as further curvilinear features which may be the remains of ring ditches.
<1> Foard G., 1979, Oral report to SMR, 19/11/1979 (Oral Report). SNN104730.
<2> 1982, Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981, p.108 Wakerley (checked) (Journal). SNN104561.
<3> Aerial Photograph, Historic England AP: 28734_064; 30th June 2015 (Photographs). SNN112974.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104730 Oral Report: Foard G.. 1979. Oral report to SMR. 19/11/1979.
- <2> SNN104561 Journal: 1982. Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 17. Northants. Arch. Soc.. p.108 Wakerley (checked).
- <3> SNN112974 Photographs: Aerial Photograph. Historic England AP: 28734_064; 30th June 2015.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric/Roman boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3031/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric/Romano-British enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3031/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric/Romano-British pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3031/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible prehsitoric/Romano-British ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3031/0/4)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 951 990 (146m by 212m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAKERLEY |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 965179
Record last edited
Mar 6 2026 4:12PM
