Monument record 1493 - Possible Prehistoric Settlement, north-west of Sandy Hill Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible prehistoric enclosures and ditches identified on aerial photographs. A fieldwalking survey identified a small number of flints and subsequent trial trench excavation identified only the possible sub-rectangular enclosure from which two sherds of Iron Age pottery were recovered.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{5} A fieldwalking survey and trial excavation was carried out. The survey found a light scatter of flint, as well as five medieval and post-medieval pottery sherds probably representing manure scatters. Excavation located two ditches possibly forming a sub-rectangular enclosure of Iron Age date.
<1> Dawson M., 2000, Archaeology Desktop Assessment, Land At Sandy Hill Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100489.
<2> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Photographs). SNN104822.
<3> Atkins R.; Morris S., 2000, An Archaeological Fieldwalking And Trial Trench Evaluation At Sandy Hills Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN100488.
<4> 2000-01, Rothwell, Sandy Hills Farm (Note). SNN103981.
<5> Horne B. (Editor), 2001, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (31), p. 38 (Newsletter). SNN112958.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN100489 Report: Dawson M.. 2000. Archaeology Desktop Assessment, Land At Sandy Hill Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire. Samuel Rose. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <3> SNN100488 Report: Atkins R.; Morris S.. 2000. An Archaeological Fieldwalking And Trial Trench Evaluation At Sandy Hills Farm, Rothwell, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NCC.
- <4> SNN103981 Note: 2000-01. Rothwell, Sandy Hills Farm. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29.
- <5> SNN112958 Newsletter: Horne B. (Editor). 2001. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (31). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 31. CBA. p. 38.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (12)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/2)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/3)
- Parent of: Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/6)
- Parent of: Undated Ditches (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/10)
- Parent of: Undated Ditches (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/11)
- Parent of: Undated Ditches (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/12)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/4)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/1)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/7)
- Parent of: Undated Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/8)
- Parent of: Undated Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/9)
- Parent of: Undated Pits (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1493/0/5)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7919 7987 (115m by 181m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROTHWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 7 2022 11:16AM
