Monument record 624 - Possible Prehistoric Activity, south of Foxholes Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of probable ditched enclosures identified from aerial photographs. There are possible additional cropmarks that were not identified during the NMP project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} SP 592 681: Enclosure in the east of the parish on glacial sands and gravels at 133 metres above OD. Air photos not seen by RCHME but reported to show a small enclosure and a 'field'.
{2} J.Pickering aerial survey of 1976. At SP592681 was recorded a small enclosure and field.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.5 Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, p.228 (checked) (Report). SNN723.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.5 Site 1 (checked).
- <2> SNN723 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.228 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (624/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (624/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (624/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (624/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 59286 68072 (246m by 253m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBY ST. LEDGERS, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339811
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 8:43PM
