Natural Feature record 6508/0/3 - Undated pond/palaeochannel, west of Towcester Road
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Summary
Geophysical survey identified an amorphous anomaly. Subsequent trial trench excavation in 2017 found an undated pond or palaeochannel which contained waterlogged wood
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} Archaeological evaluation undertaken in 2017 uncovered a deep, irregularly-shaped waterlogged feature which may be a pond or palaeochannel containing waterlogged round wood. The feature shows up on the geophysics as a poorly defined roughly circular area. No dating evidence or artefacts were recovered from the fill and the feature is not shown on early maps. This could be a sign that the feature is early and potentially contain environmental information from the Holocene period.
<1> Davies, R., 2016, Geophysical Survey Report: Rail Central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN111831.
<2> Barton, T., 2018, Rail central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire: Archaeological evaluation, Summary report, p. 22/site 12 (Report). SNN111747.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN111831 Report: Davies, R.. 2016. Geophysical Survey Report: Rail Central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire. SUMO Survey fieldwork report. J10344. SUMO Survey. [Mapped feature: #82537 Extent of possible pond feature taken from geophysical survey results, ]
- <2> SNN111747 Report: Barton, T.. 2018. Rail central, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire: Archaeological evaluation, Summary report. CFA Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. MK086/17. CFA Archaeology. p. 22/site 12.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7281 5539 (47m by 45m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MILTON MALSOR, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:43PM
