Monument record 130/66/3 - Medieval pit, Magpie Lane
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Summary
An archaeological watching brief further investigated a shallow pit or scoop intially identified during archaeological evaluation. It was the only feature on site not to contain post-medieval pottery.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A shallow clay filled feature containing medieval pottery. The feature displayed a slight W-E linearity which may suggest a terracing of the plot.
{2} A feature first identified by evaluation was clarified as a shallow scoop filled with medieval material.
{3} A shallow pit contained 12th to mid 14th century pottery.
<1> Hardy A., 1994, 13-13a Magpie Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation, (checked) (Report). SNN70364.
<2> HARDY S., 1995, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter, 25/46 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN40003.
<3> OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGICAL UNIT, 1994, Land Between 13 and 13a Magpie Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Watching Brief, (checked) (Report). SNN105600.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN70364 Report: Hardy A.. 1994. 13-13a Magpie Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. BRML94. Oxford Archaeology. (checked).
- <2> SNN40003 Newsletter: HARDY S.. 1995. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 25. C.B.A.. 25/46 (checked).
- <3> SNN105600 Report: OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGICAL UNIT. 1994. Land Between 13 and 13a Magpie Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Watching Brief. O.A.U.. (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5837 3666 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRACKLEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 12 2019 2:58PM
