Monument record 2466 - Iron Age/Romano-British settlement
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Summary
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.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{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.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR 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.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
- <2>XY SNN116243 Report: Dunbar, L. 2021. Old Head Farm, Brigstock, Northamptonshire: Trial Trenching Interim Report. AOC Archaeology fieldwork reports. 80002. AOC (Archaeology) Ltd.. Zone 3. [Mapped feature: #53433 ]
Finds (4)
- LOOMWEIGHT? (Early Iron Age to Late Roman - 800 BC to 409 AD) Quantity: Part of
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Early Iron Age to Late Roman - 800 BC to 409 AD) Quantity: Small quantity
- SHERD (Early Iron Age to Late Roman - 800 BC to 409 AD) Quantity: Small quantity
- WHETSTONE (Early Iron Age to Late Roman - 800 BC to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Ditches (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Ditches (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval Enclosures (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2466/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 91983 83342 (462m by 557m) Site extent includes known |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 26 2024 3:22PM
