ENN110578 - Northampton, Buckton Fields, Phase 2, 2022 (Rescue excavation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7430 6491 (13m by 11m)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON

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MOLA Northampton (formerly Northamptonshire Archaeology)

Date

March 2022

Description

The excavation was conducted following the unexpected discovery of human skeletal remains during construction works at Buckton Fields (Phase 2). MOLA was tasked with recovering and recording the remains. In addition to the remains, pottery was found. In addition to the remains, pottery was found, and both have been dated to the Early Bronze Age period.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Chris Chinnock. 2024. Excavation of Bronze Age burial on land at Buckton Fields (Phase 2),Northampton, Northamptonshire. MOLA. Report no: 024/065. MOLA. [Mapped feature: #41438 Rescue Area, ]

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Burial pit with Human remains, near Buckton Fields (Monument)

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Jul 8 2025 10:55AM

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