Monument record 3550/1/7 - Ring Ditch VII, Grendon Quarry
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Summary
A ring ditch at Grendon, part of a complex of cropmarks excavated in 1974-5 in advance of gravel extraction (see parent record and associated monuments). In the final excavation report, this ring ditch (listed as number VII) is not described and was presumably not excavated. Reference is made to a ring ditch VIII, work on which was abandoned due to severe flooding. As there is no other mention of a ring ditch VIII, it is possible that this is a misprint and a reference to ring ditch VII.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, Used with NMR & CUCAP collections (Photographs). SNN104822.
<2> Gibson A.; McCormick A., 1985, Archaeology at Grendon Quarry Part I: Neolithic and Bronze Age Sites Excavated in 1974-5, p. 23-66 (Report). SNN59698.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN104822 Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. Used with NMR & CUCAP collections.
- <2> SNN59698 Report: Gibson A.; McCormick A.. 1985. Archaeology at Grendon Quarry Part I: Neolithic and Bronze Age Sites Excavated in 1974-5. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 20. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 23-66.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 4873 2618 (24m by 24m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRENDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1252244
Record last edited
Dec 6 2023 4:23PM
