SNN105999 - Geophysical Survey at Towcester Vale, Towcester, Northamptonshire, March 2007
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| Type | Report |
|---|---|
| Title | Geophysical Survey at Towcester Vale, Towcester, Northamptonshire, March 2007 |
| Author/Originator | Butler A. |
| Date/Year | 2007 |
| SMR Input Date (use for label searches) | 18/01/2008 |
Abstract/Summary
Geophysical survey comprising 145ha Magnetic Susceptibility (MS) reconnaissance and 22ha targeted detailed Magnetometry were carried out at Towcester Vale, encompassing the southern hinterland of Towcester town. Five areas of interest were identified by MS. Follow up survey revealed a 5ha palimpsest of possibly late prehistoric curved enclosures, roundhouses, pits and linear ditches west of Watling Street. A probable occupation site including an ovoid enclosure and roundhouses was identified central to the west of the survey area. Other small enclosures and ditches were found around the area, including a probable part of the medieval Wood Burcote.
External Links (1)
- https://doi.org/10.5284/1045614 (Link to ADS' Grey Literature Library)
Description
Digital copy on Sharepoint.
Location
NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team HER Library
Referenced Monuments (10)
- 7082/0/1 Iron Age settlement (Monument)
- 4775/0/1 Late Iron Age/early Roman settlement (Monument)
- 7071/0/1 Possible early modern industrial features (Monument)
- 7086/0/1 Possible Iron Age settlement (Monument)
- 5485/0/9 Possible medieval settlement, Wood Burcote (Monument)
- 7073/0/1 Possible parallel ditches (Monument)
- 7087/0/1 Possible Quarry Pits, Undated (Monument)
- 724/0/5 Possible undated ditched enclosure (Monument)
- 5372/0/1 Possible undated enclosure (Monument)
- 7858/0/2 Probable late Iron Age/Roman features, west of Park Hall Farm (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- ENN104324 Towcester Vale, 2007 (Geophysical Survey) (Ref: 07/78)
Record last edited
Aug 21 2020 10:48AM
