Monument record 7299/0/1 - Possible medieval water meadow features
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Summary
A watching brief undertaken in 1984 identified undated broad channels silted up with alluvial clay.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Broad channels silted up with alluvial clay, cut into the natural gravel and from 2.5-4m wide at the base. If they were the result of human activity they may be associated with medieval water meadows, although they could be of any date from the Iron Age onwards.
<1> Jackson, D., 1984, A Watching Brief During the Construction of a Silt Pond at Stanwick, Northants, (checked) (Report). SNN112535.
<1> Jackson, D., 1984, A Watching Brief During the Construction of a Silt Pond at Stanwick, Northants, (checked) (Notes). SNN37323.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN112535 Report: Jackson, D.. 1984. A Watching Brief During the Construction of a Silt Pond at Stanwick, Northants. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. (checked).
- <1> SNN37323 Notes: Jackson, D.. 1984. A Watching Brief During the Construction of a Silt Pond at Stanwick, Northants. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. (checked).
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9687 7130 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 23 2021 3:00PM
