Monument record 638/0/146 - Probable medieval pit

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Summary

Trial trench evaluation in 2011 revealed a pit containing sherds of medieval shelly coarseware

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Full Description

{1} Evaluation at the Library site in 2011 found several post-medieval pits and walls and a single medieval pit. The pit was over 2m wide and 0.5m deep, but it was not fully exposed within the trench. Nine sherds of shelly coarseware were recovered.


<1> Cottam, S and Cox, P, 2011, Daventry Town Centre Development- Library Site, Daventry, Northamptonshire: Results of an archaeological evaluation, 2011, p. 7-8 (Report). SNN110706.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Cottam, S and Cox, P. 2011. Daventry Town Centre Development- Library Site, Daventry, Northamptonshire: Results of an archaeological evaluation, 2011. AC Archaeology fieldwork reports. ACW157/1/0. AC Archaeology. p. 7-8. [Mapped feature: #86952 ]

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Location

Grid reference SP 4572 2626 (point)
Civil Parish DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 22 2023 2:17PM

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