Monument record 7181/1/2 - Possible Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age activity
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Summary
Trial trench excavation identified a sequence of possible occupation layers containing late Bronze Age/early Iron Age pottery, animal bone and slag
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Three trenches were positioned to examine the periglacial camber. Trench 1 contained a sequence of clays and silty clays containing occaisonal round pebbles. Trench 3 contained two mid reddish brown sandy dilt deposits with occasional angular limestone. Trench 2 contained a sequence of sandy and silty clays. The two lower fills contained burnt stone, charcoal flecks, fired clay, slag and cattle sized bones. Deposits also contained seven small sherds of Late Bronze Age Early Iron Age pottery, slag, fired clay and burnt oolithic limestone.
<1> Rayner T., 2002, Archaeological Investigations on Land at Collyweston Quarry, Duddington, Northamptonshire (DCQ00), Section 5.4 (Report). SNN103292.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN103292 Report: Rayner T.. 2002. Archaeological Investigations on Land at Collyweston Quarry, Duddington, Northamptonshire (DCQ00). Archaeological Project Services Report. 42/02. APS. Section 5.4.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 99434 00379 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DUDDINGTON-WITH-FINESHADE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 12 2020 1:39PM
