ENN109639 - St Mary's Church, Little Houghton, 2000 (Watching brief)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8033 5963 (40m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Bedfordshire County Archaeology Service
Date
April-December 1999
Description
{1} Archaeological observation was undertaken during groundworks for an extension to the church and an associated sewer. The foundation trenches, for an extension 4.5m square abutting the north side of the tower and west end of the north aisle, were excavated on 28th April 1999 and the sewer pipe trench was excavated between 29th November and 20th December 1999. The foundation trenches were 0.7m wide and 2m deep and the sewer trench was between 0.3 and 0.5m wide and 1.25 and 1.5m deep. A number of in situ burials were observed as well as the remains of a brick-lined vault and a possible pit containing bands of mortar debris.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN111659 Report: Phillips, M.. 2000. The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire: Watching brief report. Beds County Archaeology Service fieldwork reports. 2000/3. Bedfordshire County Archa.
- <2> SNN113034 Newsletter: Horne B. (Editor). 2000. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (30). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 30. C.B.A.. p. 35.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Nov 17 2022 2:27PM
