Monument record 3240/1 - Possible mid Saxon settlement
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Summary
A mid Saxon settlement site, situated to the south-west of Wollaston.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Saxon site (SP 90446252), immediately S.W. of the village, on limestone at 68m above OD. An occupation site, said to be of mid Saxon date, has been found here, together with pits and other features (local inf.).
{2} This area was assessed as part of the Bedford Borough NMP aerial survey project. No features as described above were visible on any of the available aerial photographs.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 180/Site 31 (Series). SNN77379.
<2> 2018-2019, RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment, Bedford Borough NMP project, Steve Crowther, Aerial Archaeology Specialist, Skylarkeology- Bedford Borough NMP project (Note). SNN111578.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p. 180/Site 31. [Mapped feature: #86974 ]
- <2> SNN111578 Note: 2018-2019. RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment, Bedford Borough NMP project. Steve Crowther, Aerial Archaeology Specialist, Skylarkeology- Bedford Borough NMP project.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9043 6251 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347180
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:47PM
