Monument record 3530 - Prehistoric land boundaries, south-west of Cringle House
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Summary
Cropmarks of multiple pit alignments and boundary ditches identified on aerial photographs during the Northants NMP. The boundary features are closely spaced, parallel and aligned north-east to south-west. They were traced for over 800m and comprise a mix of pits and ditch sections, sometimes intermingled. The boundaries are an element of the wider landscape of pit alignments recorded as cropmarks and excavated as part of the Wollaston Quarry excavations. Parts of these pit alignments were excavated in 'Settlement 8' and elsewhere. The same alignment was retained in later routeways.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: 8802/092-095, 113-120, 156; 8862/090, 091, 096, 160 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Atkins, R and Meadows, I, 2024, Neolithic pits, late Bronze Age/early Iron Age pit alignments and Iron Age to Roman settlements at Wollaston Quarry, Northamptonshire (Monograph). SNN116677.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP: 8802/092-095, 113-120, 156; 8862/090, 091, 096, 160.
- <2> SNN116677 Monograph: Atkins, R and Meadows, I. 2024. Neolithic pits, late Bronze Age/early Iron Age pit alignments and Iron Age to Roman settlements at Wollaston Quarry, Northamptonshire.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Parallel Ditches, Probably Prehistoric (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3530/0/4)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Pit Alignment (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3530/0/2)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Pit Alignment (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3530/0/3)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Pit Alignment (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3530/0/6)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Pit Alignment (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3530/0/5)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Pit Alignment & Possible Ditches (Monument) (3530/0/1)
- Related to: Late Iron Age and Roman activity, South of Hardwater Road (Monument) (3507/1/12)
- Related to: Middle Roman settlement ('Settlement 8'), South of Hardwater Road (Monument) (3507/1/9)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 88423 62622 (633m by 591m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 5 2026 1:55PM
