Monument record 8490/1/2 - No.2 Pit
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} The area of the Sand Pit contains both reinstated and disused open quarries which extend to the edge of the survey area. The former quarrying immediately to the east of the KSR works extends southwards to the edge of the metalled trackway and now contains a large pond. An active quarry is currently being worked westwards from the Sand Pit area on the north-east corner of Great Byards Sale.
<1> Tonks E., 1992, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area, p.291-304 (unchecked) (Book). SNN39836.
<2> Holmes M., 1994, An Archaeological Evaluation at KSR International Works, Nassington, Northants, 1994, p. 5 (checked) (Report). SNN76731.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN39836 Book: Tonks E.. 1992. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area. 6. Runpast Publishing. p.291-304 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN76731 Report: Holmes M.. 1994. An Archaeological Evaluation at KSR International Works, Nassington, Northants, 1994. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. p. 5 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 04621 97869 (964m by 1316m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NASSINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2015 1:53PM
