Monument record 4538/0/41 - Site of possible Saxon activity
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Summary
Trial trench excavation identified two pits which each contained abraded sherds of Saxon pottery. Further undated features were also identified
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Trial trenching at Alibone Close identified two pits that probably dated to the Saxon period, on the basis of three sherds of abraded pottery found in the fills. The pits also contained animal bone including cattle, pig and goose. Charred cereal grains recovered from the pits included wheat, barley and oats.
{2} No further remains were identified during the subsequent observation of groundworks.
<1> Thompson, P., 2014, Land at Alibone Close, Moulton, Northampton: An Archaeological evaluation, 2014 (Report). SNN110647.
<2> Egan, S., 2014, Land at Alibone Close, Moulton, Northamptonshire: An archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication (Report). SNN110100.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN110647 Report: Thompson, P.. 2014. Land at Alibone Close, Moulton, Northampton: An Archaeological evaluation, 2014. Archaeological Solutions Report Series. 4538.
- <2> SNN110100 Report: Egan, S.. 2014. Land at Alibone Close, Moulton, Northamptonshire: An archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication. Archaeological Solutions Report Series. 4729. Archaeological Solutions.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7864 6640 (80m by 80m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 7 2017 12:35PM
