Monument record 2917/1 - Early prehistoric activity, west of the River Nene
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Summary
A small number of ditches and pits were revealed during trial trench excavation on the River Nene floodplain. Worked flint dating from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic periods was found in the fills.
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Full Description
{1} Trial trench excavation in 2019 identified a small number of pits and ditches cut into both the gravel and alluvium. Where the gravels were encountered at a higher level in Trenches 38‐41, these represent possible gravel islands or higher areas at the edge of the floodplain. Mesolithic and Neolithic worked flint artefacts were recovered from the fills of several of these, perhaps indicating a preference for valley edge settings for activities in the early prehistoric period.
<1> Lawrence, S and Fellingham, A, 2019, Northampton North-west Relief Road: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Report). SNN112235.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2020, South Midlands Archaeology (50), p. 91 (Journal). SNN112426.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN112235 Report: Lawrence, S and Fellingham, A. 2019. Northampton North-west Relief Road: Archaeological Evaluation Report. oxford Archaeology South Fieldwork Reports. Oxford Archaeology.
- <2> SNN112426 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2020. South Midlands Archaeology (50). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 50. C.B.A.. p. 91.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7327 6433 (111m by 231m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 4:11PM
