Monument record 7986/0/4 - Undated quarry pits
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Summary
Archaeological excavation identified a number of undated limestone extraction pits.
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Full Description
{1} There was evidence of localised imestone extraction where limestone was close to the surface. This comprised three sub-ovoid shaped pits. These were 16m wide by at least 0.6m deep, 38m long by 20m wide by up to 0.2m deep, and 43m long, 18m wide and up to 1m deep respectively. All had dish-shped profiles. Ditch 7986/0/1 cut thr extractin pits. It is likely that due to the poor quality of the limestone that it was used for road construction.
<1> Simmonds, C., 2011, Archaeological observation and strip, map and sample on land at Stutchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire, p.10 (checked) (Report). SNN108166.
<2> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/217 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.
<3> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/31 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN108166 Report: Simmonds, C.. 2011. Archaeological observation and strip, map and sample on land at Stutchbury Manor Farm, Greatworth, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/250. Northants Archaeology. p.10 (checked).
- <2> SNN108375 Chapter: Chapman P. (Editor). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. 37/217 (checked).
- <3> SNN108346 Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2012. South Midlands Archaeology (42). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 42. C.B.A.. 42/31 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5578 4355 (78m by 47m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREATWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 8 2021 11:52AM
