Monument record 4546 - Possible Bronze Age Burial Site
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Summary
Cropmarks of up to four ring ditches, possibly Bronze Age round barrows, and part of a possible rectilinear enclosure identified on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of two ring ditches. One is possibly a double ring ditch. Possibly also a rectangular enclosure against a large ring ditch. Very indistinct. NCCAP:SP7869/003-7+13-14.
{2} SP 786694 Circles found during 1967 using aerial photography.
{4} (SP 785694). Two ring ditches on AP in 1979.
{5} (SP 786694). A rectangular enclosure identified in 1980.
{6} A low oblique air photograph, in the possession of R Hollowell, shows an area of circles centred to SP 78566944. The site is under pasture; no visible remains.
<1> FOARD G.R., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN51115.
<2> HOLLOWELL R., 1967, Air Photography in 1967, p.32 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN16976.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP76NE18 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds, 1980, Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979, p. 177 (Article). SNN112709.
<5> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p. 205 (Article). SNN100418.
<6> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments (Note). SNN111452.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN51115 Oral Report: FOARD G.R.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. 1/9/1980. (checked).
- <2> SNN16976 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1967. Air Photography in 1967. Bulletin of The Northants. Fed. of Arch. Socs.. 2. University of Leicester. p.32 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP76NE18 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN112709 Article: Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds. 1980. Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p. 177.
- <5> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 205.
- <6> SNN111452 Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4546/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4546/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4546/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Bronze Age Barrow (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4546/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4546/0/5)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7850 6947 (250m by 277m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLCOT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343401
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 6:48PM
