Monument record 2873 - Possible Prehistoric trackway
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Summary
Cropmarks of probable prehistoric trackways identified on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Parallel ditches and pit alignment.
{3} Recorded in 1969. Two parallel ditches 15m apart running for 230m.
{4} TL03889670 to 04119647
{5} NCCAP:0396/004-5 and 0496/001-2.
{6} Cropmark complex corresponds with line of the parish boundary shown in Bryant's Map of 1827.
{7} Perambulation not possible as the area was under standing crop. Nothing visible on Aps {8}.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 8 (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09NW15 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Brown A.E. (Ed.), 1970, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Air Photography), 4/31 (unchecked) (Article). SNN58608.
<4> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.3/ Site 2(unchecked) (Journal). SNN106546.
<5> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<6> 1996, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Shortwood Lodge Equestrian Centre, Nassington, Northamptonshire, March 1996 (Report). SNN4117.
<7> Tittensor, A J, 1976, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 AJT 14-JUN-76 (Notes). SNN113157.
<8> Aerial Photograph, APs (OS/73/036/350-1 1973) (Photographs). SNN112974.
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p. 8.
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL09NW15 (checked).
- <3> 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 (unchecked).
- <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. p.3/ Site 2(unchecked).
- <5> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <6> SNN4117 Report: 1996. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Shortwood Lodge Equestrian Centre, Nassington, Northamptonshire, March 1996. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C..
- <7> SNN113157 Notes: Tittensor, A J. 1976. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 AJT 14-JUN-76.
- <8> SNN112974 Photographs: Aerial Photograph. APs (OS/73/036/350-1 1973).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2873/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2873/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2873/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 03984 96611 (303m by 342m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NASSINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | APETHORPE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361574
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:34PM
