Monument record 3603 - Prehistoric Burial Site, north-east of Ann's Wood
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Summary
Cropmark of a double-ditched round barrow was identified on aerial photographs. Three further possible round barrows were identified on aerial photography as part of the Northants NMP Project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Double ring ditch (SP 89357110) N of Ann's Wood, on sand at 66 m above OD. The ditches are 23 m and 16 m in diam. There are slight indications of other cropmarks in the same area. (Air photographs in NMR).
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.79/Site 2 (Series). SNN77380.
<2> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.11 Site 1 (Journal). SNN106546.
<3> Smalley, R., 2007, Upper Redhill, Wellingborough: Geophysical Survey Report (Report). SNN111693.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.79/Site 2.
- <2> 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.11 Site 1.
- <3> SNN111693 Report: Smalley, R.. 2007. Upper Redhill, Wellingborough: Geophysical Survey Report. Stratascan Report. J2283. Stratascan.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3603/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3603/0/4)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3603/0/1)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Round Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3603/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 89400 71067 (204m by 268m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT HARROWDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345898
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:51PM
