Monument record 3337/1 - Late Neolithic/early Bronze Age pits, Latimer Arts College
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Summary
Archaeological observation undertaken during the construction of a sports pitch identified a small group of shallow pits, from which Beaker pottery and worked flint were recovered.
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Full Description
{1} Monitoring of machine stripping of overburden in preparation for construction of an all-weather sports pitch identified a cluster of several shallow (truncated) circular and oval pits. Two joining sherds of Beaker pottery were found in the central pit, along with two fragments of fired clay wattle and daub. A tertiary flint flake, a fragment of retouched secondary blade and a denticulated blade were also found in other pits.
<1> Huxley, R & Kipling, R, 2019, An archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication of works at Latimer Arts College, Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN112440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN112440 Report: Huxley, R & Kipling, R. 2019. An archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication of works at Latimer Arts College, Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire. University of Leicester Fieldwork Reports. 2019-028. ULAS. [Mapped feature: #83526 ]
Finds (4)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8915 7690 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARTON SEAGRAVE, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 9 2021 4:03PM
