Monument record 4974/0/8 - Possible Iron Age Boundary Ditches
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Summary
A series of intercutting boundary or drainage ditches found during the creation of a new playing field
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} During the excavation of the playing field site for the new Northampton Girls High School in June 1987 by A. Williams, a series of intercutting boundary or drainage ditches were found. They measured from 0.7-0.8m wide and 0.2-0.3m deep and were aligned NW-SE. Twenty sherds of Iron Age pottery were also found.
{3} Iron Age ditches observed during a watching brief by M.Shaw and A.Williams.
<1> SHAW M., 1988, Supplementary File, (checked) (Note). SNN51881.
<2> 1987, Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit: Report for 1987, (checked) (Report). SNN55128.
<3> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.120 (checked) (Article). SNN104441.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN51881 Note: SHAW M.. 1988. Supplementary File. (checked).
- <2> SNN55128 Report: 1987. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit: Report for 1987. NAU Annual Reports. 1987. Northants. County Council. (checked).
- <3> SNN104441 Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.120 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7605 5760 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARDINGSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 1:36PM
