Fell, D. (2003). Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Land at Wakerley, Northamptonshire. Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1011864. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Land at Wakerley, Northamptonshire
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Abstract:		 In October and November 2003 an archaeological desk-based assessment was undertaken of land at Wakerley, Northamptonshire, in advance of proposals for development of the area for mineral extraction. The assessment revealed that the proposal site is of archaeological and historical significance. A number of archaeological sites of the prehistoric, Roman and Saxon periods have been identified within and adjacent to the proposal site. An airfield, known as Spanhoe Airfield was constructed in the north part of the site in 1943. The extent and condition of the archaeological remains is not known but the site is considered to offer high archaeological potential. In November 2004 a fieldwalking survey was undertaken of some 93ha of land in advance of quarrying to the west of Wakerley, Northamptonshire. A light scatter of pottery ranging in date from the prehistoric to medieval period was identified in the northern part of the site, with two discernable concentrations towards the eastern side of the site. A general spread of post 18th century pottery and tile was also identified across the site, probably related to agricultural activities and rubbish tipping. A light scatter of worked flint was also identified across the site. Like the pottery some concentrations were recorded but none of the walked 20m stints produced more than two flints. In the past Rockingham Forest was a major iron producing area. Previous excavations in the Forest have identified furnaces dating from the Iron Age through to the Medieval period utilising the local Ironstone. The fieldwalking at Wakerley identified a significant quantity of iron working residues including furnace base and tap slags, both of which are sure signs of iron production. Three concentrations of these slags were identified, and it can be expected that several furnaces lie buried in these areas.
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Author:		 D. Fell
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Publisher:		 Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Northamptonshire SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2003
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Site: Land at Wakerley
Parish: WAKERLEY
District: North Northamptonshire
County: Northamptonshire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 494600, 298000 (Easting, Northing)
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LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) BLADE (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) CORE (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) FLAKE (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) POT (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) POT (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) POT (Object England)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) Scraper (Find)
EARLY MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SLAG (Object England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Monus)
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OASIS Id: archaeol2-9500
OBIB: WKM03/1
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Created Date:		 24 Nov 2016