ENN10921 - Brigstock Enclosure, 1979-81 (Excavation)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 92542 84235 (37m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Northamptonshire County Council
Date
September 1979-November 1981
Description
{1} A rescue excavation was undertaken in the autumn of 1979 on a circular earthwork under plough threat, one of several located 1.5 miles south-west of Brigstock on a spur of high ground in an area of chalky boulder clay. {2} 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.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN22466 Journal: Hall D. (Editor). 1980. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (10). CBA GROUP 9 Newsletter. 10. C.B.A.. 10/23 (checked).
- <2>XY SNN40196 Article: Jackson D.. 1983. The Excavation of an Iron Age Site at Brigstock, Northants 1979-81. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. 18/7-32 (unchecked). [Mapped features: #20906 1979 excavation, ; #37296 1981 excavation, ]
- <3> SNN100413 Journal: Brown A.E.(ed). 1982. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1981. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 17. Northants Archaeology Soc. Brigstock.
- <4> SNN51975 Note: JACKSON D.. 1981. Summary Report For The Department of The Environment.
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Record last edited
Dec 19 2024 7:34PM
