Monument record 4972/0/7 - Middle Bronze Age cremation pit
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Summary
An unurned satellite cremation located 27m from a Bronze Age round barrow. The cremation was radiocarbon dated to c 1130 BC
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} The single archaeological feature was a shallow pit containing a possible cremation deposit. Most of the bone is thought to have been lost to ploughing. The cremation lay at a distance of 27m from the barrow ditch, but would still appear to be a satellite burial, even if an extreme outlying example. It perhaps illustrates that the zone around a barrow that needs to be examined for the presence of related ritual activity should be of the order of 30m or more.
<1> Stevens C.; Chapman A., 2002, Archaeological recording action and watching brief, Brackmills Link Road,Northampton, (checked) (Report). SNN102319.
<2> Chapman, A, 2003, Three Bronze Age burial sites in Northamptonshire, p. 5-9 (Article). SNN112185.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN102319 Report: Stevens C.; Chapman A.. 2002. Archaeological recording action and watching brief, Brackmills Link Road,Northampton. NCC. (checked).
- <2> SNN112185 Article: Chapman, A. 2003. Three Bronze Age burial sites in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 31. Northamptonshire Archaeological Society. p. 5-9.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7719 5736 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARDINGSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 24 2025 9:37AM
