Monument record 2040 - Probable Iron Age & Romano-British Settlement
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Summary
Extensive area of probable later prehistoric and Roman settlement
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} An enclosed settlement was found in Field 6 of the evaluation. Also the presence of a number of possible unenclosed round houses was observed in the geophysical survey results and in the trial excavation in the eastern part of field 6.
<1> Walsh T.; Maull A., 2003, An Archaeological Trial Excavation at Earls Barton Quarry (Western Extension), p.12-13 (checked) (Report). SNN103300.
<2> Rees G., 2008, Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age, (unchecked) (Article). SNN106040.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN103300 Report: Walsh T.; Maull A.. 2003. An Archaeological Trial Excavation at Earls Barton Quarry (Western Extension). Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Northants Archaeology. p.12-13 (checked).
- <2> SNN106040 Article: Rees G.. 2008. Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age. Changing Perspectives in the First Millenium BC. Oxbow. (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 83870 62764 (848m by 467m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 11 2024 2:07PM
