Monument record 2334 - Probable Prehistoric Settlement, north-east of Oundle
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Summary
Cropmarks of a possible prehistoric settlement and/or Bronze Age barrow cemetery have been identified on aerial photographs during the Northants NMP. The cropmarks comprise three sides of a large square enclosure and at least four ring ditches, likely the plough-out remains of Bronze Age barrows. Other cropmarks including part of a possible trackway as well as elements of further enclosures have also been recorded.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Ring ditch; 25inch sketch plot.
[Does not seem to have been plotted/interpreted as part of NMP, but recorded on "cropmark" Mapinfo table.]
<1> Nene Valley Research Committee SMR Records, (checked) (Index). SNN4499.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (14)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2333/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2333/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2333/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2333/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Hut Circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Pits, Internal to Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/10)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/2)
- Parent of: Probable Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/1)
- Parent of: Probable Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2334/0/8)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 04351 89656 (310m by 354m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHTON (FORMERLY ASHTON WOLD), North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 9 2024 10:16AM
