Monument record 4813/2 - Middle Bronze Age layer and earlier ditch, Collingtree
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Summary
Trial trench evaluation identified a charcoal and wood rich deposit containing waterlogged wood which was radiocarbon dated to the middle Bronze Age. The layer sealed an undated ditch.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Trial trench evaluation identified an undated, east west aligned ditch which was sealed by a charcoal and wood rich layer which contained waterlogged wood. A radiocarbon date of between 1416-1264 cal BC, at 95.4% confidence (3078+-29 BP) was obtained on waterlogged oak recovered from this deposit. Sealing this deposit was a layer of sandstone fragments, which was interpreted as a probable surface. No other features were found in nearby trenches.
{2} - Following on from the 2018 trial trench evaluation, the excavations found a pond like feature. It is not clear whether it is a natural pond or purposely constructed as a waterhole feature.
<1> Bithell, S. and Joyce, S., 2018, Land off Junction 15, M1, Collingtree, Northamptonshire: Archaeological evaluation, p. 35 (Report). SNN111300.
<2> J. Elston, T. Preece, A. Rojek, A. Shipley, 2023, Archaeological mitigations on land between Courteenhall, Milton Malsor and Blisworth and Roade Bypass, Northamptonshire. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Report). SNN115905.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN111300 Report: Bithell, S. and Joyce, S.. 2018. Land off Junction 15, M1, Collingtree, Northamptonshire: Archaeological evaluation. Cotswold Archaaeological Trust Reports. 18219. Cotswold Archaeology. p. 35. [Mapped feature: #80863 Location of layer and ditch within trench, ]
- <2> SNN115905 Report: J. Elston, T. Preece, A. Rojek, A. Shipley. 2023. Archaeological mitigations on land between Courteenhall, Milton Malsor and Blisworth and Roade Bypass, Northamptonshire. Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. MOLA Northampton. 23/062. MOLA.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | SP 4749 2547 (point) |
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Civil Parish | COLLINGTREE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 25 2024 11:20AM