Monument record 3519/0/3 - Site of a probable early-middle Saxon cemetery, Bozeat Quarry
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Summary
Archaeological investigation before and during quarrying identified a small Saxon inhumation cemetery comprising five burials, one of which was decapitated
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Full Description
{1} Archaeological watching brief undertaken in 2007 as part of the wider archaeological investigations at Bozeat Quarry identified a small Saxon cemetery comprising four inhumation burials and a fifth disturbed burial. All four burials were aligned east to west and all were adult. One, an adult female, had been decapitated with the head placed between the legs. Grave goods were only found with one of the burials and included an iron dagger/knife and a buckle dated to the late 6th/7th centuries. Some cloth and other textiles survived adhering to the buckle.
<1> Atkins, R., 2018, Late Iron Age and Roman settlement at Bozeat Quarry, Northamptonshire: Excavations 1995-2016, p. 67-70 (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. 67-70.
- <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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8986 5992 (23m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOZEAT, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 26 2025 8:03PM
