Monument record 7419/0/6 - Undated quarry pit

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{1} An area of sand and ironstone extraction was investigated. It was aligned north to south and measured 3.5m wide by 0.7m deep. It had an uneven base and steep sides. There were indications of secondary usage, possibly as a waste pit, as there was a recut.


<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Overstone Leys, Overstone, Northamptonshire Phase 2, p.35 (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.35 (checked).

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Grid reference SP 7993 6636 (point)
Civil Parish OVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Aug 27 2014 12:02PM

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