Monument record 1160/0/207 - Possible Saxo-Norman pit, St Peter's Way
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Summary
A possible pit dating to the Saxo-Norman period was identified during an archaeological watching brief of geotechnical investigation at St Peter's Waterside in 2014.
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Full Description
{1} Archaeological observation was undertaken of a geotechnical investigation in 2014. Five sherds of St Neots Ware were recovered from a deep deposit indicative of a pit fill in the eastern part of the site [Test pit 11]. A small assemblage of animal bone, including cattle and sheep/goat, was also recovered. A further sherd of St Neots Ware was also recovered from a possible cultivation layer higher up in the stratigraphic sequence.
<1> Molloy, T, 2014, St Peter's Waterside, St Peter's Way, Northampton: Archaeological Watching Brief (Report). SNN116282.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN116282 Report: Molloy, T. 2014. St Peter's Waterside, St Peter's Way, Northampton: Archaeological Watching Brief. Pre-Construct Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. R11867. Pre-Construct Archaeology.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7501 6023 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:03PM
