ENN104367 - Fineshade Abbey Kitchen Garden, 1998 (Excavation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 973 979 (30m by 32m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DUDDINGTON-WITH-FINESHADE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northamptonshire Archaeology
Date
Not recorded.
Description
{1} Archaeological investigations in the former kitchen gardens in 1998 resulted in the discovery of iron smelting furnaces and other features. Although some Roman material was present, a radiocarbon date indicates that the furnaces date to the early Saxon period AD 560-690.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SNN110577 Article: Mudd, A.. 2006. Early to Middle Saxon iron smelting furnaces at the Kitchen Garden, Fineshade Abbey, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 34. Northamptonshire Arch Soc.
- <1> SNN105451 Report: MUDD A.. 2005. Excavations at The Kitchen Garden, Fineshade Abbey, Northamptonshire 1998: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 05/138. NCC. (unchecked).
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8547/1 Early/Middle Saxon ironworking site (Monument)
Record last edited
Nov 12 2024 4:14PM
