Monument record 2582/0/1 - Undated quarry pits

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{1} Areas of silica and clay extraction were on top of the slope in the northwestern corner of the field. There were two pits in trenches 88 and 95. The pit in trench 88 was at least 26m long and at least 0.75m deep. The pit in trench 95 measured 20.5m wide and at least 1.05m deep.


<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Overstone Leys, Overstone, Northamptonshire Phase 2, p.27 (checked) (Report). SNN107939.

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  • <1> 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.27 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7985 6712 (80m by 96m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish OVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Record last edited

Aug 27 2014 12:04PM

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