Monument record 3002 - Possible Prehistoric Settlement, west of the Brampton Valley Way
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Summary
Cropmarks recorded in 1980 of an enclosure and ditch. The enclosure appears to be double-ditched with entrances in both the north-western and south-eastern arms. There may be also be internal subdivisions. A further partial enclosure is visible to the north-west. To the south and east further cropmark ditches may be contemporary.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks recorded in 1980. A rectangular enclosure and other ditches. Other indistinct cropmarks might include a second enclosure.
{3} (SP735714) Cropmarks on AP in 1980, identified as an enclosure and ditch.
<1> FOARD G.R., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN51170.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP7371/004-10 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<3> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p. 205 (Article). SNN100418.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN51170 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. 17/06/1980. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:SP7371/004-10.
- <3> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 205.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Field Boundary, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/7)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/3)
- Parent of: Probable Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/1)
- Parent of: Probable Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/2)
- Parent of: Probable Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3002/0/4)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 73557 71356 (288m by 444m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CREATON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 961347
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:35PM
