Monument record 5331 - Possible Neolithic Funerary Activity
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Summary
Cropmark of a large rectangular enclosure identified on aerial photographs during the Northamptonshire NMP. It was interpreted by the survey team as a possible Neolithic mortuary enclosure and therefore a of a different period to the Iron Age and Roman settlement immediately to the north-east.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of a rectilinear enclosure c140m north-south and c75m east-west. Possible narrow entrance in the southern arm of the enclosure and a wide gap, c64m, in the eastern arm. There may be an internal sub-division in the north-western corner of the enclosure.
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 83659 59894 (134m by 193m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COGENHOE AND WHISTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 28 2026 2:51PM
