Monument record 727/0/84 - Post Medieval Sand & Gravel Quarrying
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{1} The geotechnical test pits to the east of the motte, close to the millstream, indicated that beyond the motte ditch there had been extensive post medieval quarrying for sand and gravel, backfilled with a layer of peaty, organic silt. At a depth of 2.5m were recovered single sherds of manganese mottled ware (c.1680-1740) and a creamware colander (c.1720-1780), together with residual Roman samian ware.
<1> Soden I., 2010, An Archaeological Watching Brief at Bury Mount, Towcester, Northamptonshire, 2008-2010, p.7 (checked) (Report). SNN107910.
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- <1> SNN107910 Report: Soden I.. 2010. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Bury Mount, Towcester, Northamptonshire, 2008-2010. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 10/91. N.C.C.. p.7 (checked).
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Location
Grid reference | SP 69372 48839 (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 1:17PM