Monument record 2466 - Iron Age/Romano-British settlement

Cropmarks of enclosures and boundary ditches identified on aerial photographs and interpreted as medieval in date by the Northants NMP project. However, subsequent archaeological investigation dated the settlement to the iron Age/Romano-British period.

{1} Soilmarks of ditches recorded in 1982. NCCAP:SP9183/029-30.

{2} Geophysical survey identified a probable enclosed settlement and trial trench excavation confirmed the presence of a large ditch which appeared to enclose the remaining features.

{3} Geophysical survey found evidence features may be indicative of settlement activity. In AAA8, four ring ditches and two further ring ditches that were partially enclosed by a curvilinear ditch. The complete ring ditches vary in size from 10m to 23m in diameter and are not previously known. In AAA7, the survey found evidence for a large rectilinear enclosure measuring approximately 230m x 140m oriented on a north-east/south-west alignment. Evidence of internal features remain difficult to discern except for linear and curvilinear responses, likely ditches and a small area. A small ring ditch approx 7m in diameter, possible square enclosure and discrete anomalies were also identified. In AAA3, an enclosure was identified in the survey measuring 60m x 95m oriented north-west/south-east. Inside the enclosure, there was a small ring ditch approx 9m in diameter and a short ditch parallel to the long sides of the enclosure. In AAA6, immediately to the west of the watercourse, is a small rectangular encosure approx 22m x 20m oriented south-east/north-west along with linear anomalies. Discontinuous linear anomalies surround the enclosure to the west may represent a wider pattern of enclosure. Two isolated strong anomalies on the south-east side of the enclosure are indicative of areas of burning or kilns.

<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<2> Dunbar, L, 2021, Old Head Farm, Brigstock, Northamptonshire: Trial Trenching Interim Report, Zone 3 (Report). SNN116243.

<3> Headland Archaeology, 2021, Brigstock Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey, AAA3, AAA6, AAA8, (Report). SNN116427.

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Apr 30 2026 2:13PM