Monument record 4547 - Iron Age Settlement, west of Holcot
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Summary
Cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure with internal feature (possibly a roundhouse ring ditch) as well as a long boundary ditch aligned approximately north-south identified on aerial photographs during the Northamptonshire NMP. Iron Age pottery has been recovered in the vicinity.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of a sub-rectangular enclosure containing a ring ditch and possible linear ditch. Aerial photos: NCCAP:SP7869/008-12.
<1> Foard G., 2000, Oral report to SMR, (1/9/1980) (Oral Report). SNN100433.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.83/Site 2 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<3> Hall, D N, 1975, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (5), p.29 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN9947.
<4> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, page 205 (Article). SNN100418.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN100433 Oral Report: Foard G.. 2000. Oral report to SMR. 26th November 1992. (1/9/1980).
- <2> 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.83/Site 2 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN9947 Journal: Hall, D N. 1975. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (5). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 5. p.29 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. page 205.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Possible Ditch, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4547/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4547/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Hut Circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (4547/0/2)
- Parent of: Unstratified Iron Age Pottery (Find Spot) (4547/0/0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 78767 69751 (316m by 355m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLCOT |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 960901
Record last edited
Jul 24 2026 2:49PM
