Monument record 2582/0/2 - Undated possible clamp kiln and pit
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Full Description
{1} A pit later recut by a possible clamp kiln. Both the pit and clamp kiln were aligned south-east to north-west. The pit measured at least 2m long, 1m wide and up to 0.3m deep with a U-shaped profile. The clamp kiln cut into the centre of the pit and measured 0.74m long, 0.55m wide and was up to 0.2m deep. It had a U-shaped profile and was lined with a burnt red clay, and then infilled with dark grey clay which contained charcoal lumps. No artefacts were recovered from either the pit or the clamp kiln.
<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Overstone Leys, Overstone, Northamptonshire Phase 2, p.27 (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.27 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8000 6703 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 27 2014 12:05PM
