SNN108157 - Archaeological geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation on land proposed for a rural agricultural centre at Thrapston, Northamptonshire February and March 2011

Northamptonshire Archaeology was commissioned Henry H Bletsoe and Son Ltd to carry out an archaeological geophysical survey and trail trench evaluation on 5ha of land proposed for a Rural Agricultural Centre (RAC) at Thrapston, Northamptonshire. The geophysical survey identified two archaeological features; a faint circular ring ditch, interpreted as a possible Bronze Age barrow ditch, and an oval enclosure, probably also of prehistoric date, both situated at the highest elevation. The trail trench evaluation confirmed the presence of the oval Iron Age enclosure, which produced a modest assemblage of middle Iron Age pottery and animal bone. An undated linear gully was also identified, and this coincided with the western side of the possible circular ring ditch.