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 NHLE 1006796 is a prehistoric and possibly later complex approximately 837 metres south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse in Northamptonshire comprising multiple archaeological features identified through aerial photography. The site contains a barrow cemetery with associated burial mounds, a quadrilateral ditched enclosure, pits, and a pit alignment, indicating sustained use of the location across different periods. The barrow cemetery and enclosure suggest settlement or ritual activity dating to the Bronze Age or later prehistoric periods, whilst the pit alignment may represent field systems or territorial divisions of similar or later date. The site survives as cropmarks, a testament to subsurface archaeology that has revealed the complexity of Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement patterns in the East Midlands 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 NHLE 1006796 is a prehistoric and possibly later complex approximately 837 metres south-east of Sacrewell Farmhouse in Northamptonshire comprising multiple archaeological features identified through aerial photography. 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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