Monument record 5485/0/23 - Possible Medieval Fishpond or Quarry Pit
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Full Description
{1} A sub-rectangular depression located at the base of the natural slope adjacent to the stream. It is aligned north-east to south-west and measures 30m long, 20m wide and up to 0.40m deep. It is possible that it was a fishpond or represents an extractive pit.
<1> Simmonds C., 2011, Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Wood Burcote, Towcester, Northamptonshire, p.17 (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.17 (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 69599 47339 (33m by 30m) 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 2:40PM
