Monument record 3013 - Possible prehistoric boundaries
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Summary
Air photographs suggest possible field system. One of the boundaries has been interpreted as a pit alignment during the Northamptonshire NMP.
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Full Description
{1} SP 980959. Cropmarks of field systems on air photograph (a).
{2} Aps (b) examined show no field systems evident; the indicated NGR falls within an extensive area, formerly a park, now under crop and not perambulated. Apart from natural ground undulations the crop is quite level and regular showing no evidence of early agriculture.
{3}Two linear ditches crossing at right angles at SP 983957.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1972, Air Photography Report for 1971 (Baker & Pickering) (Journal). SNN11490.
<2> Colquhoun, FD, 1976, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 21-JUN-1976 (Notes). SNN114457.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 20 (Series). SNN77379.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN11490 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1972. Air Photography Report for 1971 (Baker & Pickering). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch.Societies. 7. University of Leicester.
- <2> SNN114457 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1976. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 FDC 21-JUN-1976.
- <3> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p. 20.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Boundary (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3013/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Prehistoric Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3013/0/3)
- Parent of: Undated Ditch (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (3013/0/1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9819 9603 (366m by 326m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLATHERWYCKE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347641
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:07PM
