Monument record 1381 - Possible Prehistoric Settlement
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Summary
Cropmarks of a prehistoric settlement identified on aerial photographs during the Northamptonshire NMP. The cropmarks comprise a long linear boundary ditch, over 220m long and aligned north-east to south-west. At the northern end a number of small curvilinear enclosures are visible either side of the boundary. The cropmarks probably date to the Iron Age.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks identified on aerial photographs.
<1> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP: 9968/003 & 004 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP: 9968/003 & 004.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (10)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/10)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/8)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/5)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Linear Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Settlement Features (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1381/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9929 6884 (286m by 255m) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHELVESTON CUM CALDECOTT |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2026 9:40AM
