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> SNN73443 Report: Holmes M.. 1992. Northampton, North-West Bypass: Archaeological Survey, Stage 1. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. p.13-14 (checked).
- <2> SNN111218 Report: Webb, A. & Harrison, S.. 2015. Land at Norwood Farm, Northampton: Geophysical Survey, 2015. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NFNT/01. Headland Archaeology.
- <3> SNN111217 Report: Jeffrey, E. 2015. Land at Norwood Farm, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NWDF/01. Headland Archaeology.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 4703 2617 (322m by 244m) |
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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