Monument record 5873/1 - Middle to Late Bronze Age Cremation Cemetery
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Summary
Salvage excavation during road construction in 1992 identified a total of 20 cremations probably dating to the mid-late Bronze Age. Possibly contemporary features included two gullies.
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Type and Period (6)
- FUNERARY SITE (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC)
- CREMATION CEMETERY (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC)
- CREMATION (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC)
- DITCH (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC? to 701 BC?)
- GULLY (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC? to 701 BC?)
- PIT? (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC? to 701 BC?)
Full Description
{1} Bones and associated ash of twenty middle to late Bronze Age cremations, all of which were fully excavated. The pottery included the lower half of an urn in-situ. Ten other possible cremations were identified as well as seven parallel ditches and gullies, and three small pit-like features.
<1> Sharman T., 1992, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Note). SNN49005.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN49005 Note: Sharman T.. 1992. SMR REPORT FORM. (unchecked).
Finds (4)
- SHERD (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: Some
- HUMAN REMAINS (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: Some
- CREMATION (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: >10
- CINERARY URN (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC? to 701 BC?) Quantity: Part of
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7134 7930 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELMARSH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 26 2023 11:37AM
