SNN115375 - Geophysical survey: Rectory Farm, Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire

Scanning revealed a generally low level of magnetic response with concentrations of anomalies in the centre ol the applicaiion ur.u. Detailed survey of these fields identified two areas of archaeological interest. The western field (Areas 1 & 2) contains a complex network of enclosure ditches, suggesting possible multi-phase settlement. The strength and type of anomalies revealed are suggestive of a possible Iron Age/ itomano-British site. A relatively large broad feature in the west of the data possibly a palaeochannel, seems to act as a natural boundary for the archaeology. Spreads of increased response were noted which can mostly be attributed to natural gravels and pedological variations. Elsewhere only areas of tentative archaeological features have been noted along with a magnetically disturbed area (Area 5) by Castle Manor Farm.