Find Spot record 8730/1 - Post-medieval finds, Pitsford Water Nature Reserve

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Summary

Post-medieval pottery and animal bone found, possibly from a post-medieval farmstead. Early 19th century maps show a building located to the south-west (now within the reservoir).

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Small collection of finds recovered.

{2} The Ordnance Survey drawing indicates a possible farmstead to the south-west of the findspot in an area now covered by the reservoir.

{3} Appears to be unused by the late C19.


<1> Cross, M, 2023, Finds from Nature Reserve (Note). SNN115499.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1811-9, First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings, Sheet 253 (Map). SNN104902.

<3> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), Northamptonshire XXXI.14 (25"/1884) (Map). SNN112944.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Note: Cross, M. 2023. Finds from Nature Reserve.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1811-9. First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings. 2 Inches to 1 Mile. Ordnance Survey. Sheet 253.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). Northamptonshire XXXI.14 (25"/1884).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SP 7853 7151 (point)
Civil Parish WALGRAVE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:06PM

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