Monument record 4156/0/63 - Medieval boundary ditch, The Cottons

Archaeological excavation identified only very sparse evidence for medieval activity, comprising medieval boundaries.

{1} Archaeological excavation at The Cottons identified only very sparse evidence for medieval activity. The only definite medieval features were boundary ditches, with the recut northern ditch containing a variety of artefacts suggesting human activity in the vicinity. Whilst it is possible that later disturbances, especially in the north-western part of the site, had removed other features, it is possible that the location on heavy clay at the base of a steep slope had resulted in wet conditions, which were particularly acute in this low-lying area of the medieval town. The medieval boundaries were the basis for land divisions which survive to the present day, though with a degree of realignment.

<1> Edmondson, G. and Ingham, D., 2003, Land off The Cottons Rockingham Northamptonshire: Archaeological Recording Action, P. 11 (Report). SNN103613.

<2> Edmondson G., 2010, Archaeological Investigation of Land Adjacent to The Cottons, Rockingham (Article). SNN107496.

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