Monument record 5948 - Probable Iron Age settlement

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Summary

Cropmarks of a rectilinear enclosure identified from aerial photographs. Geophysical survey has shown that the enclosure is part of a more complex settlement comprising sub-rectangular enclosures and probable roundhouse ring ditches aligned north-east to south-west.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{2} Geophysical survey undertaken in 2021 identified a number of sub-rectangular enclosures with internal sub-divisions, annular and penannular enclosures and pits aligned north-east to south-west. The morphology of these features is different to the regular enclosures to the east which have been dated to the Roman period. It is probable that this phase dates to the Iron Age.


<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<2> Wilkinson,D, and Langston, A,, 2021, Geophysical Survey Report of Glassthorpe Solar Farm (Report). SNN113546.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
  • <2> Report: Wilkinson,D, and Langston, A,. 2021. Geophysical Survey Report of Glassthorpe Solar Farm. Magnitude Surveys fieldwork report. MSSP942. Magnitude Surveys.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 6543 6074 (347m by 388m)
Civil Parish FLORE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 24 2024 8:57AM

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