Monument record 727/0/79 - Undated Metalled Areas, Posthole & Cow Burial
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{1} Test Pit 10 exposed a gravel surface at a depth of 1.35m. This was cut by a small posthole 0.38m in diameter x 0.27m deep, and with a rounded base. Overlying these was a thin layer of clay on top of which was a further metalled surface of small limestone fragments, rounded pebbles and gravel. This was cut by a pit, the full extent of which lay beyond the limits of the test pit. The pit was c.0.6m deep and contained the articulated remains of a cow.
<1> Upson-Smith T.; Foard-Colby A., 2010, Archaeological Evaluation at Moat Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire 2006 and 2010, p.11 (checked) (Report). SNN107907.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN107907 Report: Upson-Smith T.; Foard-Colby A.. 2010. Archaeological Evaluation at Moat Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire 2006 and 2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 10/82. N.C.C.. p.11 (checked).
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Location
Grid reference | SP 69387 48766 (point) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2015 10:19AM