Monument record 2567/0/1 - Possible Iron Age Settlement
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Summary
Ditches and pottery revealed during road works.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A number of ditches were observed by Dennis Jackson during the 'By-Pass' road works as well as a few Iron Age body sherds; no plans were made, nor were the ditches excavated and the sherds were discarded.
{2} Several shallow ditches of Iron Age date.
{3} Re-alignment of the A43 at Stanion revealed several shallow ditches of Iron Age date, suggesting settlement nearby. (No evidence of Margary Route 57A was found.) Quoted ngr: SP910866.
{4} Summary of evidence.
<1> JACKSON D., 1979, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50767.
<2> JACKSON D., 1979, CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER, 9/52 (Journal). SNN34028.
<3> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1979, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1978, 14/104 (checked) (Article). SNN45225.
<4> 1995, Proposed Residential Development West of Stanion (Site R7) - Archaeological Evaluation, Stage 1: Desk-Top Survey Interim Report, (checked) (Interim Report). SNN107210.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN50767 Uncertain: JACKSON D.. 1979. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN34028 Journal: JACKSON D.. 1979. CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. 9. 9/52.
- <3> SNN45225 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1979. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1978. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 14. Northants Archaeology Soc. 14/104 (checked).
- <4> SNN107210 Interim Report: 1995. Proposed Residential Development West of Stanion (Site R7) - Archaeological Evaluation, Stage 1: Desk-Top Survey Interim Report. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 909 864 (150m by 150m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANION, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 967866
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:29PM
