Monument record 2071 - Possible Prehistoric Burial/Settlement Activity
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Summary
Cropmarks of up to six ring ditches between 32m and 10m in diameter identified on aerial photographs during the Northants NMP. The ring ditches may have been Bronze Age ound barrows or iron Age roundhouses.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Rees G., 2008, Enclosure Boundaries and Settlement Individuality in The Iron Age, (unchecked) (Article). SNN106040.
<2> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCC AP: 8262/010-11 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Enclosure, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2071/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Hut Circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2071/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2071/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2071/0/4)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2071/0/5)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2071/0/6)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 82089 62720 (278m by 185m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECTON |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 25 2026 3:04PM
