SNN103097 - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Pits Farm, Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Although there is no evidence from written, map and oral sources for the farm itself, evidence from the immediately surrounding area suggests that there is some potential for archaeological evidence at the site. The pattern of prehistoric activity that has been discovered in the region suggests that the site has potential for lithic evidence from the mesolithic onwards. The absence of aerial photograph evidence suggets the potential for structural evidence from the Neoltihic, Bronze Age and Iron Age is, however, low. This report notes that the presence of a Romano British site to the north (SL4) indicates the potential for some Roman period evidence (and possibly late Iron Age) although its character has not yet been established. Further evaluation by geophysical survey and field artefact collection after the harvets should provide sufficient data to allow the local authority to determine this application.