Monument record 4701/1/9 - Medieval Ditch, north of Ashton Manor
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Summary
Archaeological excavation identified a medieval ditch likely to be associated with the medieval moated manor.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A ditch aligned north-east to south-west was revealed; it had a U-shaped profile, 0.55-0.90m wide x 0.30-0.45m deep, and contained a moderate amount of small snail shells. The ditch contained three sherds of C11th to C14th pottery as well as four sherds of abraded residual C2nd Roman pottery. The ditch was partially truncated by a tree throw.
The ditch is likely to be contemporary with the medieval moated manor immediately to the north, and may have functioned as an overflow drain to the moat as the molluscs and macrofossils suggested that it was seasonally water-filled.
<1> Clarke J., 2014, Archaeological Excavation on Land at Stoke Road, Ashton, Northamptonshire, April 214, p.6+12 (checked) (Report). SNN109940.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN109940 Report: Clarke J.. 2014. Archaeological Excavation on Land at Stoke Road, Ashton, Northamptonshire, April 214. Museum of London Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 14/148. MOLA Northampton. p.6+12 (checked).
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 76405 49989 (7m by 2m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 6 2021 11:09AM
