Monument record 755/0/15 - Possible Medieval Building(s)

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Summary

Archaeological investigation undertaken as part of the Whittlewood Forest project identified a possible medieval building.

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Full Description

{1} Deposits close to the frontage were remarkably undisturbed. With the exception of a Victorian pit which cut through the cobbled surface, the medieval deposits were in situ. A sequence of structural elements was defined, including a single posthole, possibly associated with the late medieval cobbled surface. Sealed beneath the latter and cutting natural were two stakeholes. It is unclear whether these features were internal or external to medieval habitation. The quantity of medieval pottery here far outweighed that from other test pits, providing the strongest evidence for buildings set along the main road, close to the plot fronts. The absence of early material supports expansion of the village southwards some time after 1250, as testified by the presence of Potterspury wares.


<1> Jones R.L.C., 2001, Report on Shovel Test Pits In And Around Whittlebury Village: July-August 2001, p.13-14 (checked) (Report). SNN102659.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Jones R.L.C.. 2001. Report on Shovel Test Pits In And Around Whittlebury Village: July-August 2001. Whittlewood Project. p.13-14 (checked).

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference SP 69164 43776 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish WHITTLEBURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 4 2022 9:54AM

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