Monument record 3518/0/2 - Late Bronze Age/early Iron Age pit alignment, Bozeat Quarry
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Summary
Archaeological investigation before and during quarrying identified part of a pit alignment comprising eight pits
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Archaeological watching brief undertaken in 2001 as part of the wider archaeological investigations at Bozeat Quarry identified part of a pit alignment aligned approz north-south and comprising eight sub-rectangular pits. The alignment presumably extended northwards beyond the excavation area. Pottery was only recovered from one pit comprising small sherds of grog-tempered ware that was not closely dateable.
<1> Atkins, R., 2018, Late Iron Age and Roman settlement at Bozeat Quarry, Northamptonshire: Excavations 1995-2016, p. 15-6 (Monograph). SNN111152.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2019, South Midlands Archaeology (49), p. 74-5 (Journal). SNN111755.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN111152 Monograph: Atkins, R.. 2018. Late Iron Age and Roman settlement at Bozeat Quarry, Northamptonshire: Excavations 1995-2016. p. 15-6.
- <2> SNN111755 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2019. South Midlands Archaeology (49). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 49. C.B.A.. p. 74-5.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8961 6061 (11m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOZEAT, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 25 2019 2:48PM
