Find Spot record 3550/0/0 - Mesolithic Finds
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Summary
Four microliths were recovered during excavations at Grendon Quarry in 1974-5. The only pre-Neolithic artefacts identified among material excavated in advance of gravel extraction, all were found in the area of ring ditch VI
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{1} Four microliths were recovered during excavations at Grendon Quarry in 1974-5. The only pre-Neolithic artefacts identified among material excavated in advance of gravel extraction, all were found in the area of ring ditch VI (SP 86 SE 107).
<1> 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 (1)
- <1> 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 873 618 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRENDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1216052
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 6:11PM
