Monument record 2825 - Possible Post-Enclosure Field System
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Summary
Enclosure-shaped cropmark of uncertain date visible on an aerial photograph taken in 1981. Could be a modern feature. A series of probable field boundary ditches have also been noted.
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Type and Period (6)
- DITCH? (Unknown date)
- ENCLOSURE? (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- FIELD BOUNDARY? (Post Medieval to Second World War - 1540 AD? to 1939 AD?)
- ENCLOSED FIELD SYSTEM? (Post Medieval to Second World War - 1540 AD? to 1939 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY? (Iron Age - 800 BC? to 42 AD?)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of two or three sides of a possible enclosure, seen on NCCAP: TL0398/001 in 1981. Possibly a modern feature associated with the airfield.
{2} Cropmarks recorded in 1982. Possible post medieval linear ditches, probably representing pre-airfield enclosed field boundaries.
{3} NCCAP: TL0398/004-5.
{4} Enclosure cropmark, possibly modern. On AP in 1981.
{5} There are a series of cropmarks seen at this location on HE Reconnaissance Recording aerial photographs taken on 2nd June 2009. They may possibly be the cropmarks of an Iron Age enclosure and field boundary ditches.
<1> FOARD G.R., 1981, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN51029.
<2> FOARD G.R., 1982, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN51057.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<4> 1982, Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981, p.107 Kings Cliffe (checked) (Journal). SNN104561.
<5> Oblique Aerial Photograph, 26313_038-046 -2-JUN-2009 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN111738.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN51029 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1981. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. 12/10/1981. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN51057 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1982. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. 23/08/1982. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN104561 Journal: 1982. Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 17. Northants. Arch. Soc.. p.107 Kings Cliffe (checked).
- <5> SNN111738 Aerial Photograph(s): Oblique Aerial Photograph. 26313_038-046 -2-JUN-2009.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0318 9810 (277m by 476m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KING'S CLIFFE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 965285
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:33PM
