Monument record 4893/0/3 - Possible Prehistoric Boundary, Harlestone Heath
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Summary
Earthwork of a ditch aligned north-west to south-east within the south-western corner of Harlestone Heath. The alignment of the ditch is continued for a short distance by the cropmark of a pit alignment at its south-eastern end. It lies almost parallel to another pit alignment just over 300m to the south.
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Type and Period (4)
- BOUNDARY? (Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2500 BC? to 42 AD?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2350 BC? to 42 AD?)
- BOUNDARY BANK? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2350 BC? to 42 AD?)
- EMBANKED PIT ALIGNMENT? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2350 BC? to 42 AD?)
Full Description
{1} A well weathered ditch with traces of low banks to either side was traced for approximately 440m on the south side of Harlestone Heath. It continues on same alignment as the pit alignment noted on aerial photographs of adjacent fields. The pit alignment is believed to be of a broadly Bronze Age/Iron Age date. There is a similar feature to the east running along line SP71776355 to 71836353.
<1> Cadman G.E., 1995, SMR Report Form, (unchecked) (Report). SNN49960.
<2> Kennedy A.; Cadman G., 2000, The Althorp Estate Forest Plan: SMR Assessment Report, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100766.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7141 6362 (427m by 81m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLESTONE |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 20 2026 10:19AM
