SNN107901 - Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Geophysical survey and trial trenching on land to the west of Northampton Road. Earlier fieldwalking surveys and aerial photographic analysis suggested that there was Roman activity in the north western corner of the proposed development area. The geophysical survey identified three enclosures, possible pits and substantial areas of disturbance. The trial trenching targeted areas of archaeology as well as 'blank' zones. The ditches of three Roman enclosures have been identified, as well as two pits with burnt stone, one of which had a quantity of charred grains. The Roman pottery recovered is dated to the mid/late 1st century to late 2nd century date. Small scale quarrying truncated the enclosures, and is suspected to be of Roman date. Remnants of post medieval field boundaries, corresponding with fields shown on historic maps, were also found. Large industrial-scale ironstone quarrying took place in the post medieval/ modern period. The works, including a tramway, are shown on 19th century historic maps. The remains of the infilled pit and the tramway were located in the northern part of the site.