Monument record 655/0/1 - Undated Mound, Daventry
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Summary
A 'tumulus' is said to have survived here
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} A 'tumulus' is said to have existed in Daventry until quite recently on a site that was occupied by the Council Schools'. As this location is very close to the old town centre the survival of a barrow here is unlikely;
{3} Archaeological investigation during development found no evidence of prehistoric or Roman activity except of few residual flint flakes.
<1> Edgar W., 1923, Borough Hill & Its History, p.38 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47010.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 68 (Series). SNN77381.
<3> McNicoll-Norbury, J, 2020, Archaeological excavation and Monitoring Assessment Report and Updated Project Design: Mulberry Place, Daventry (Report). SNN114834.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN47010 Book: Edgar W.. 1923. Borough Hill & Its History. p.38 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p. 68.
- <3> SNN114834 Report: McNicoll-Norbury, J. 2020. Archaeological excavation and Monitoring Assessment Report and Updated Project Design: Mulberry Place, Daventry. RSK ADAS Ltd. RSK Group.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 5730 6260 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339978
Record last edited
Mar 14 2023 10:25AM
