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
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.

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Digital copy on Sharepoint.

Location

NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team HER Library

Referenced Monuments (10)

  • Iron Age settlement (Monument)
  • Late Iron Age/early Roman settlement (Monument)
  • Possible early modern industrial features (Monument)
  • Possible Iron Age settlement (Monument)
  • Possible medieval settlement, Wood Burcote (Monument)
  • Possible parallel ditches (Monument)
  • Possible Quarry Pits, Undated (Monument)
  • Possible undated ditched enclosure (Monument)
  • Possible undated enclosure (Monument)
  • Probable late Iron Age/Roman features, west of Park Hall Farm (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Towcester Vale, 2007 (Geophysical Survey) (Ref: 07/78)

Record last edited

Aug 21 2020 10:48AM

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