Monument record 69 - Possible Prehistoric/Romano-British Activity

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Summary

Possible enclosure on air photographs

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Enclosure (SP 553384) immediately S of Steane Park, on Northampton Sand at 138 m above OD. Air photographs (NCAU) show the W part of what appears to be a trapezoidal enclosure orientated east-west. It is 40m-45m wide and at least 70 m long.


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 54/Site 8 (Series). SNN77382.

<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: SP5539/11-17 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p. 54/Site 8.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP: SP5539/11-17.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 55337 38479 (104m by 113m) Approximate
Civil Parish FARTHINGHOE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 339022

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 8:12PM

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