Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse

Cropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse

England
List entry 1006796
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cropmark site is a complex prehistoric monument located approximately 837 metres south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse in Northamptonshire. The site comprises a barrow cemetery, a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, associated pits, and a pit alignment, identified through aerial photography and cropmark evidence. The barrow cemetery and ditched enclosure structures indicate Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement and burial activity, reflecting the ritual and domestic organisation of prehistoric communities in the region. These earthworks, now visible only as cropmarks, represent significant archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric land use and social hierarchy in the Nene Valley landscape.

Cropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006796. View the official record →

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What is Cropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse?

Cropmark site is a complex prehistoric monument located approximately 837 metres south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006796.

Who is responsible for protecting Cropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse?

Cropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cropmark site of a barrow cemetery and a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, together with pits and a pit alignment, approximately 837m south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge, ring ditch and prehistoric settlement remains, 450m west of High Holborn Lodge (3.8 km), The fort and Roman walled town of Durobrivae and its south, west and east suburbs, immediately south and east of Water Newton Village (4.1 km), Settlement W of boathouse, River Nene (5.3 km).

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