Monument record 5840/0/6 - Undated ditch or pit
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Summary
Large feature with parallel overlapping cuts. Undated but possibly prehistoric
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Aligned east to west, c4.7m wide and 1.3m deep comprising two overlapping, parallel cuts. Relatively complex sequence of fills. Burnt cobbles present as well as lenses of charcoal or ash. It was not clear whether this feature was a ditch or a pit. A possible posthole was set into the upper fill.
<1> Butler, A., 2008, Geophysical survey of land at Wootton, Northampton September - December 2007 (Report). SNN106506.
<2> Carlyle, S., 2008, An archaeological evaluation of land near Wootton, Northampton October 2007 to January 2008, p. 10 (Report). SNN106507.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN106506 Report: Butler, A.. 2008. Geophysical survey of land at Wootton, Northampton September - December 2007. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 08/025 08/026. Northants Archaeology.
- <2> SNN106507 Report: Carlyle, S.. 2008. An archaeological evaluation of land near Wootton, Northampton October 2007 to January 2008. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 08/11. Northants Archaeology. p. 10.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7771 5709 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARDINGSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 12 2018 11:54AM
