Monument record 1774 - Possible prehistoric/Roman settlement

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Summary

Possible Prehistoric or Roman enclosure and ditch seen as cropmarks on air photographs in 1979-80. Further cropmarks mapped during the Northamptonshire NMP.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure, with other possibly archaeological features. Seen on aerial photos

{2} Rectangular enclosure on AP in 1979.

{3} Linear ditch on AP in 1980.


<1> Foard, G.R., 1979, Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN51257.

<2> Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds, 1980, Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979, p. 178 (Article). SNN112709.

<3> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p. 207 (Article). SNN100418.

<4> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP9572/1+2 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Oral Report: Foard, G.R.. 1979. Oral Report to SMR. 13th November 1979. (unchecked).
  • <2> Article: Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds. 1980. Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p. 178.
  • <3> Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 207.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:SP9572/1+2.

Finds (0)

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 9579 7237 (240m by 238m) Transfer
Civil Parish IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 965141

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 8:58PM

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