Monument record 8764/2 - Possible early Bronze Age pit, west of the A45
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Summary
Archaeological evaluation undertaken in 2019 identified a small pit in Trench 117 from which pottery dating to the early Bronze Age was found. A further pit in the same trench may be contemporary.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Archaeological evaluation comprising geophysical survey followed by trial trench excavation identified a pit in Trench 117 which yielded pottery dating to broadly to the Bronze Age to middle Iron Age. This was one of a possible pair of pits identified in the trench and may suggest a localised area of activity dating to this period in this part of the site.
<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: #82761 ]
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5591 6175 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 4:05PM
