Monument record 472/0/30 - Probable extractive pit, south of Main Road
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Summary
A watching brief undertaken during excavation of house footings identified a large pit that contained a small number of 17th-century sherds of pottery. It was interpreted as a probable clay-extraction pit due to the lack of domestic refuse and its size.
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Full Description
{1} A watching brief undertaken in 2020 during the excavation of house footings identified a large pit with a small number of 17th-century sherds of pottery. The lack of domestic refuse seems to suggst it may have been dug for the localised extraction of the local clay, quite possibly for marl or even for making bricks.
<1> Wilson, M, 2020, Land at The Limes, 3, Main Road, Kilsby: Archaeological Investigation (Report). SNN112069.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2021, South Midlands Archaeology (51), p. 66 (Journal). SNN113326.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN112069 Report: Wilson, M. 2020. Land at The Limes, 3, Main Road, Kilsby: Archaeological Investigation. Souterrain Archaeological Services fieldwork rep.. SOU20-693. Souterrain Arch. Services. [Mapped feature: #82785 ]
- <2> SNN113326 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2021. South Midlands Archaeology (51). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 51. C.B.A.. p. 66.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 5603 7103 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KILSBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 4:06PM
