Monument record 5931 - Possible Prehistoric/Romano-British Activity, west of the A6
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Summary
Cropmarks of a ring ditch and ditch were identified on aerial photographs during the Northants NMP. This area is now developed. A watching brief undertaken during the construction of the A6, immediately to the east of the cropmarks, identified middle Iron Age enclosures. [see individual records for more details]
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Linear cropmark of uncertain date.
<1> CHAPMAN A.; SHAW M., 1996, A6 Rushden And Higham Ferrers Bypass: Archaeological Desk Top Assessment, p.3 (checked) (Report). SNN63072.
<2> Northamptonshire HER Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Iron Age & Romano-British Pottery Scatter (Find Spot) (5931/0/0)
- Parent of: Middle Iron Age Enclosures (Monument) (5931/0/3)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5931/0/1)
- Parent of: Undated Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (5931/0/2)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Survey: A6 Rushden and Higham Ferrers Bypass, 1996 (Desk Based Assessment) (Ref: 9667004) (ENN107482)
- Event - Survey: A6 Rushden and Higham Ferrers Bypass, 1996-7 (Fieldwalking) (Ref: 9667004) (ENN19842)
- Event - Intervention: Rushden to Higham Ferrers Bypass, Site 4, 2002 (Watching Brief) (Ref: 9665004) (ENN103370)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9671 6581 (219m by 198m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSHDEN |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 12 2026 4:04PM
