SNN40196 - The Excavation of an Iron Age Site at Brigstock, Northants 1979-81

An Iron Age circular earthwork at Brigstock was excavated to evaluate survival and effects of ploughing. In the autumn of 1979 it was decided to excavate part of the enclosure in order to determine its date and function before it became completely levelled. The entrance to the enclosure was clearly on the east side and it was therefore decided to excavate the eastern half of the interior. In 1979 the Iron Age ground surface had apparently not been disturbed by ploughing and because of the good state of preservation it was decided to complete the excavation of the enclosure and round house in 1981. Three other trenches were also excavated in 1981 to try to answer specific questions about the surrounding area.