Monument record 2886/0/1 - Undated pit, east of the A43
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Summary
Archaeological trial trench excavation undertaken in 1997 identified a single undated pit. The fill contained frequent pieces of slag and it may be associated with the Roman furnace found just to the east.
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Full Description
{1} Archaeological trial trench excavation was undertaken in 1997 ahead of the construction of a replacement water trunck main between Duddington and Chesterton (west of Peterborough). A series of trial trenches were excavated on land between the A43 south of Duddington and The Assarts. Only a single feature, an undated pit, was identified. The pit contained frequent pieces of slag and may be associated with the Roman furnace found some 50m to the east.
<1> Wall W., 1999, Middle Saxon Iron Smelting Furnaces And Other Sites Along The Wing To Peterborough Pipeline: Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation (Report). SNN100694.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100694 Report: Wall W.. 1999. Middle Saxon Iron Smelting Furnaces And Other Sites Along The Wing To Peterborough Pipeline: Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation. Report No. 158. Cambs County Council.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 9899 0038 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DUDDINGTON-WITH-FINESHADE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:33PM
