Monument record 885 - Possible Prehistoric/Romano-British Settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of ditched enclosures visible on aerial photographs. Roman pottery has been found in the vicinity.
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Type and Period (5)
Full Description
{1}Roman pottery found here; Info D. Hall 1980;
{6} Cropmarks in the west of the parish, north of Flore Hill Farm. Air photographs show cropmarks of a sub-rectangular enclosure, 90m long and 45m wide, with a ring ditch of 16m diameter within it. To the south-west a curved length of ditch is faintly visible;
<1> 1980, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50400.
<2> Brown A.E. (Ed.), 1970, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Air Photography), 4/31 (Article). SNN58608.
<3> Brown, A E (ed), 1971, Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies, 5/11 (Journal). SNN13960.
<4> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, 6/11 SITE 1 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN106546.
<5> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1973, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972, 8/26 (Journal). SNN8956.
<6> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.92/site 2 (Series). SNN77381.
<7> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP66SW25 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<8> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP6360/18-20 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<9> RCHME, Undated, RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire II (Central), 889524 (Archive). SNN112900.
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SNN50400 Uncertain: 1980. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN58608 Article: Brown A.E. (Ed.). 1970. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Air Photography). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 4. University of Leicester. 4/31.
- <3> SNN13960 Journal: Brown, A E (ed). 1971. Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 5. Northants.Arch.Society. 5/11.
- <4> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. 6/11 SITE 1 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN8956 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1973. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 8. University of Leicester. 8/26.
- <6> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.92/site 2.
- <7> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP66SW25 (unchecked).
- <8> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:SP6360/18-20.
- <9> SNN112900 Archive: RCHME. Undated. RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire II (Central). Historic England Archive. 889524.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (885/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (885/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ring Ditch (Monument) (885/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (885/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (885/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (885/0/6)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6357 6069 (172m by 361m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLORE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341829
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 3:00PM
