Monument record 8764/1 - Possible early Bronze Age pit, west of Stepnell Spinney
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Summary
Archaeological evaluation undertaken in 2019 identified a small pit in Trench 89 from which pottery dating to the early Bronze Age was found, as well as flint, fired clay and burnt bone. Two other small undated features in this trench had similar fills and were probably contemporary.
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Full Description
{2} Archaeological evaluation comprising geophysical survey followed by trial trench excavation identified a small pit in Trench 89 from pottery dating to the early Bronze Age was found, as well as flint, fired clay and burnt bone. Two other small undated features in this trench had similar fills and were probably contemporary.
<1> Fortuny, M, 2019, Geophysical Survey Report of Land at Malabar Farm, SW Daventry (Report). SNN112034.
<2> Walsh, A, 2019, Archaeological evaluation at Daventry South West, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN112035.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN112034 Report: Fortuny, M. 2019. Geophysical Survey Report of Land at Malabar Farm, SW Daventry. Magnitude Surveys fieldwork report. MSSP416. Magnitude Surveys.
- <2>XY SNN112035 Report: Walsh, A. 2019. Archaeological evaluation at Daventry South West, Northamptonshire. Worcestershire Archaeology fieldwork report. P5597. Worcestershire Archaeology. [Mapped feature: #82760 ]
Finds (2)
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5544 6154 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 4:05PM
