Monument record 5485/0/22 - Medieval Boundary Ditch
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{1} The building platforms are separated from the open field cultivation to the east by a shallow, slightly curving ditch aligned south to north. This ditch measures at least 50m long, is up to 2m wide and 0.1m deep, and is clearer to the north than to the south. The boundary between occupation and cultivation continues southwards with a sharp break of slope, up to 0.80m high, which enhances the natural base of slope. This marks the difference between the higher ground with occupation to the west and the ridge and furrow to the east.
<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire, p.12 (checked) (Report). SNN108154.
<2> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/213 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.
<3> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/36 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN108154 Report: Simmonds C.. 2011. Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/128. N.C.C.. p.12 (checked).
- <2> SNN108375 Chapter: Chapman P. (Editor). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. 37/213 (checked).
- <3> SNN108346 Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2012. South Midlands Archaeology (42). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 42. C.B.A.. 42/36 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69533 47268 (68m by 105m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 31 2014 2:39PM
