Monument record 1630 - Iron Age & Romano-British Settlement
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Cropmarks of curvilinear and rectilinear enclosures, as well as trackways and possible roundhouse ring ditches have been identified on aerial photographs over a wide area. Modern quarrying in the eastern part of the settlement has revealed significant quantities of pottery and wall foundations.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cropmark complex of rectangular and irregular enclosures and ditches.
{2} The possible Iron Age or Roman settlement was visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was mapped as part of the Bedford Borough NMP project. The settlement comprises of conjoined rectilinear enclosures, circular enclosures, and linear ditches. The settlement may also be associated with two parallel linear ditches recorded as Monument Number 347083 and further finds of Prehistoric and Roman in date.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:SP9469/024-26 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Bedford Borough Council HER, Undated, Bedford Borough NMP (Archive). SNN113023.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (29)
- Parent of: Iron Age and Romano-British finds (PAS Findspot) (1630/0/0)
- Parent of: Iron Age Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/16)
- Parent of: Iron Age Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/13)
- Parent of: Iron Age Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/11)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/15)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/10)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/8)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/12)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/25)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/21)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosures/Linear System (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/5)
- Parent of: Iron Age Enclosures/Linear System (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/19)
- Parent of: Iron Age Hut Circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/1)
- Parent of: Iron Age Pits (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/14)
- Parent of: Iron Age Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/18)
- Parent of: Iron Age Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/17)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/22)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/23)
- Parent of: Possible Iron Age Hut Circle (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/9)
- Parent of: Possible Late Iron Age/Early Romano-British settlement (Find Spot) (1630/0/30)
- Parent of: Possible Roman Building(s) (Monument) (1630/0/26)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (1630/0/24)
- Parent of: Prehistoric and Roman finds (Monument) (1630/0/3)
- Parent of: Roman ditch(es) and possible pit, Ebbw Vale Road (Monument) (1630/0/28)
- Parent of: Undated ditch (Monument) (1630/0/29)
- Parent of: Unstratified Iron Age pottery (Find Spot) (1630/0/0)
- Parent of: Unstratified Iron Age Pottery (Find Spot) (1630/0/0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 941 693 (433m by 291m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347088
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 3:09PM
