SNN110652 - Barby Reservoir, Northamptonshire: Archaeological desk-based assessment

The assessment was produced in relation to a permitted development by Daventry Council for the construction of an additional service reservoir cell adjacent to an existing covered reservoir. Bronze Age activity occurred to the north-west of the site, while Romano-British activity occurred immediately to the west. Sub-surface archaeological deposits associated with the Roman site may extend into the proposed development area. The site is likely to have been part of Barby Great Wood during the 13th century and may have remained woodland in 1778. However, the land was in use as pasture by 1841 and remained undeveloped until the construction Barby covered reservoir during the mid to late 20th century.