Monument record 6913 - Possible Palaeochannel(s) or solution hollows
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Summary
A series of five probable solution hollows. Pottery collected from the uppermost fills dated to the Iron Age
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Within T28, T39 and T40, a series of large linear features was observed, each with gradual sloping irregular sides and flat irregular bases. The features were interpreted as possible palaeochannels.
{2} Located in Area 2 were five probable solution hollows aligned north-northeast to south-southwest. These features were located along the line of a change in geology. Highly abraded Iron Age pottery was retrieved from the uppermost fills of two of the features.
<1> Marshall N., 2011, Warth Park Phase II, Raunds, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation, p.9 (checked) (Report). SNN108259.
<2> Bush, L., 2015, Neolithic and Iron Age to Saxon activity at Warth Park, Raunds, Northamptonshire: Post-excavation assessment, p. 18-19 (Report). SNN110369.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN108259 Report: Marshall N.. 2011. Warth Park Phase II, Raunds, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. WPRN11. Headland Archaeology. p.9 (checked).
- <2> SNN110369 Report: Bush, L.. 2015. Neolithic and Iron Age to Saxon activity at Warth Park, Raunds, Northamptonshire: Post-excavation assessment. Oxford Archaeology East Unit Fieldwork Reports. 1572. Oxford Archaeology East. p. 18-19.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 98578 73191 (149m by 196m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAUNDS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 15 2017 1:59PM
