ENN111196 - Ringstead Quarry, 2017 (Trial trench)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9865 7403 (431m by 170m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAUNDS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Phoenix Consulting Archaeology Limited
Date
October-December 2017
Description
Archaeological trial trench evaluation was undertaken across a proposed south-east extension to Ringstead Quarry comprising ten trenches. Archaeological features were identified in 3 trenches. The evidence comprised of an isolated pit in trench 4 which contained animal bone and pottery of Middle Iron Age date, a ditch in trench 2 with a pottery also of Middle Iron Age date, and an undated ditch in trench 1. Across the remainder of the site no archaeological features were identified.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN115236 Report: Coates, G & Richmond, A. 2017. Archaeological evaluation trial trenching: Ringstead Quarry south-east Extension, Northamptonshire. Phoenix Consulting Achaeology Fieldwork Reports. PC372e. Phoenix Consulting.
External Links (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 1343 Probable middle Iron Age site (Monument)
Record last edited
Apr 30 2025 1:01PM
