SNN111116 - Archaeological geophysical survey of land north-east of Daventry, Northamptonshire, 2016
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| Type | Report |
|---|---|
| Title | Archaeological geophysical survey of land north-east of Daventry, Northamptonshire, 2016 |
| Author/Originator | Walford, J |
| Date/Year | 2016 |
| SMR Input Date (use for label searches) | 15/05/2018 |
Abstract/Summary
MOLA was commissioned to conduct an archaeological geophysical survey of circa 180ha of land to the north-east of daventry, Northamptonshire. The survey mapped widespread Iron Age and Roman remains, including pit alignments, linear ditches, enclosures and a trackway, which together formed part of the northern hinterland of the nearby hillfort at Borough Hill. Other remains including medieval ridge and furrow, a post-medieval farmstead and post-medieval brick kilns were also detected.
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Description
Hard copy only
Location
NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team HER Library
Referenced Monuments (7)
- 6914/0/2 Possible prehistoric boundary (Monument)
- 442/1/53 Possible site of post-medieval/modern brick kilns, Thrupp Covert (Monument)
- 6914/0/1 Prehistoric pit alignment (Monument)
- 6914/0/3 Probable Iron Age/Roman settlement (Monument)
- 7057/1 Probable site of Iron Age/Roman settlement, north Norton Road (Monument)
- 6917/1 Probable site of Iron Age/Roman settlement, north of Norton Road (Monument)
- 7057 Site of Roman settlement, south of Lower Thrupp Grounds (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- ENN108424 Land north-east of Daventry, 2016 (Geophysics) (Ref: 16/187)
Record last edited
Sep 23 2020 11:45AM
