Monument record 6096/0/1 - Probable Iron Age and Roman field system

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Summary

Probable field systems and agricultural activities associated with the extensive area of settlement to the south [HER 4625].

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

{1} Fieldwalking in 1992 by Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit Contracts Section. Six worked flints and three sherds of Romano-British pottery were recovered. Although this suggests prehistoric/Romano-British activity in the area, it does not indicate any archaeological significance. SP 7045 6165

{2} Geophysical survey identified a cluster of anomalies 150m to the north-east of the main complex. Of particular note is a circular anomaly which may locate a gully defining a roundhouse. A similar anomaly approximately 100m to the south may locate a second such feature.

{3} Trial trench excavation found evidence for Iron Age – Romano-British activity focused to the north of the farmstead [HER 4625]. This comprised the remains of a circular animal enclosure, a possible structure, field boundaries, and drainage gullies and rubbish pits.


<1> Holmes M., 1992, Northampton, North-West Bypass: Archaeological Survey, Stage 1, p.13-14 (checked) (Report). SNN73443.

<2> Webb, A. & Harrison, S., 2015, Land at Norwood Farm, Northampton: Geophysical Survey, 2015 (Report). SNN111218.

<3> Jeffrey, E, 2015, Land at Norwood Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation (Report). SNN111217.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Holmes M.. 1992. Northampton, North-West Bypass: Archaeological Survey, Stage 1. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. p.13-14 (checked).
  • <2> Report: Webb, A. & Harrison, S.. 2015. Land at Norwood Farm, Northampton: Geophysical Survey, 2015. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NFNT/01. Headland Archaeology.
  • <3> Report: Jeffrey, E. 2015. Land at Norwood Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NWDF/01. Headland Archaeology.

Finds (2)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 4703 2617 (322m by 244m)
Civil Parish HARPOLE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 22 2024 1:26PM

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