Natural Feature record 4731/1 - Neolithic peat deposit, west of the River Cherwell
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Summary
Borehole survey ahead of HS2 identified a deposit of wood, possibly a fallen tree, 4.50 below ground level. Radiocarbon dating indicates a Neolithic date.
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Full Description
{1} Borehole survey at Blackgrounds Farm and Edgcote Battlefield as part of the HS2 enabling works. Dating of a peat deposit found in WS85 suggests a Neolithic date for deposition of peat in the Cherwell valley which fits with modelling of the Thames Valley Sequence, suggesting the Cherwell Valley sequence may correlate well with the more established modelling of the Thames Valley.
<1> Spurr,G and Taylor, D, 2021, AWHh – Geoarchaeological Assessment Report for Palaeoscope Boreholes at Blackgrounds Farm and Edgcote Battlefield, (FCCF-176 and FCCF-189) (Report). SNN112822.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN112822 Report: Spurr,G and Taylor, D. 2021. AWHh – Geoarchaeological Assessment Report for Palaeoscope Boreholes at Blackgrounds Farm and Edgcote Battlefield, (FCCF-176 and FCCF-189). MOLA Headland Infrastructure report. 1EW03-FUS_MHI-EV-REP-CS07_CL26-000011. Fusion.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5163 4791 (12m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHIPPING WARDEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:24PM
