Monument record 996/1 - Undated cropmarks, 350m east of Glebe Farm

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Summary

Cropmarks of two lengths of concentric curved ditch and a probable sub-rectangular enclosure observed on aerial photographs taken in 1970

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Air photography taken in 1970 shows two lengths of concentric curved ditch, with a possible small sub-rectangular enclosure to the south-west.

{2} Enclosure (?) and ditches (SP 659657), in the N of the parish, on Northampton Sand at 120m above OD. Air photographs taken in 1970 (not seen by RCHME) are said to show two lengths of curving ditch possibly with a small sub-rectangular enclosure to the SW.


<1> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.5 (checked) (Journal). SNN106546.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.25 Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.5 (checked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.25 Site 1 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 659 657 (150m by 150m) Approximate
Civil Parish BRINGTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 341679

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 8:51PM

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