Monument record 2182 - Possible Prehistoric Field System
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Summary
Possible linear ditches of unknown date were visible as cropmarks on air photographs in 1981. More detailed cropmarks are visible in an aerial photograph of 2015, showing a series of possible interlinked enclosures. Scatters of Iron Age and Roman pottery have been found in the vicinity.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Faint cropmarks recorded in 1981. Possible linear ditches, but all may be geological in nature.
{4} Cropmarks recorded in 2015 appear to show a linear arrangement of interlinked enclosures.
<1> Foard G., 2000, Oral report to SMR, 1981 (Oral Report). SNN100433.
<2> 1982, Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981, p. 106 Barnwell (Journal). SNN104561.
<3> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:TL0682/001-7 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<4> Oblique Aerial Photograph, Historic England AP: 29783_041 (10/07/2015); Accessed 19/07/2024 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN100433 Oral Report: Foard G.. 2000. Oral report to SMR. 26th November 1992. 1981.
- <2> SNN104561 Journal: 1982. Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 17. Northants. Arch. Soc.. p. 106 Barnwell.
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:TL0682/001-7.
- <4> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. Historic England AP: 29783_041 (10/07/2015); Accessed 19/07/2024.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Iron Age pottery scatter, south of South Lodge (Find Spot) (2182/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric boundaey (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2182/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible prehistoric boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2182/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Field Boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2182/0/1)
- Parent of: Probable prehistoric enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2182/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 06729 82134 (182m by 244m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARNWELL |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1172760
Record last edited
Sep 10 2026 3:10PM
