Monument record 4745/1/8 - Possible undated structural features
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{1} The earliest feature exposed was what may have been the fill of a pit. It was not excavated. A possible timber slot cut this pit. The slot was a rectilinear cut 0.84m wide with steep, almost vertical sides and a flat base. This was seen on the north west edge of the mound but it is not known whether it continued around the other faces. Parallel to the slot was a compact mass of stones which may have acted as a revetment wall. The jumbled nature of the rocks is not indicative of a defensive purpose. A dark grey loam with limestone inclusions lay over the deposits, possibly representing a destruction layer.
<1> Hirst, K., 2006, An Archaeological Investigation at The Mount, Alderton, Northamptonshire, p.8 (checked) (Report). SNN106479.
<2> Blinkhorn P.; Curteis M.; Deighton K.; Hylton T.; Hegarty C., 2002, The Mount, Alderton, Northamptonshire, (checked) (Report). SNN102584.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN106479 Report: Hirst, K.. 2006. An Archaeological Investigation at The Mount, Alderton, Northamptonshire. Time Team Reports. Time Team. p.8 (checked).
- <2> SNN102584 Report: Blinkhorn P.; Curteis M.; Deighton K.; Hylton T.; Hegarty C.. 2002. The Mount, Alderton, Northamptonshire. NCC. (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7409 4697 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 8 2013 12:58PM
