Monument record 2008/0/18 - Undated burials
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Full Description
{1} The features outside the Ring Ditch comprised an oval-shaped grave and a rectangular grave. Neither of the graves were not excavated during this phase of works. The oval grave, aligned southeast to north-west, was adjacent to the ring ditch (2008/0/1). Part of the cranium of a human skull could be seen on the cleaned surface at the north-western end of the pit. To the south was the rectangular grave, aligned southeast to north-west. It measured at least 0.8m long and 1m wide.
<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Overstone Leys, Overstone, Northamptonshire Phase 2, p.17 (checked) (Report). SNN107939.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN107939 Report: Simmonds C.. 2011. Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Overstone Leys, Overstone, Northamptonshire Phase 2. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 10/216. Northants Archaeology. p.17 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8000 6678 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2013 11:35AM
