Monument record 6429/0/7 - Probable medieval boundary ditches, Kings Cliffe Primary School
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Summary
Trial trench excavation identified a shallow medieval ditch as well as three other undated ditches. The ditches may have all formed part of the medieval field system
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Trial trench excavation at the site of the new King's Cliffe Primary School found that the historic use of the landscape was limited. Four ditches were identified, of which only one contained any dateable finds, comprising two fragments of 13th to 14th century Lyveden/Stanion 'B' ware. Animal bone was also recovered.
{2} One medieval ditch and three shallow undated ditches were identified during a trial trench evaluation.
<1> Jones, C., 2016, Trial trench evaluation, and Strip, Map and Record on land at Kings Cliffe Primary School, Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire 2016 (Report). SNN110691.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2017, South Midlands Archaeology (47), p. 42 (Journal). SNN111362.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN110691 Report: Jones, C.. 2016. Trial trench evaluation, and Strip, Map and Record on land at Kings Cliffe Primary School, Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire 2016. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 16/21. MOLA Northampton. [Mapped feature: #80925 ]
- <2> SNN111362 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2017. South Midlands Archaeology (47). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 47. CBA. p. 42.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 0062 9754 (112m by 71m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KING'S CLIFFE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 8:15PM
