Monument record 941/0/1 - Possible medieval metalworking site, Church Lane

Archaeological observation of a building development in 1979 identified a medieval hearth and ditches. Iron slag was recovered suggesting metalworking may have been undertaken nearby.

{1}Medieval ditches, hearth, pot sherds & possible medieval slag; possible features in back of close fronting Church Lane; possibly associated with metalworking; slag obtained from two features; details & sketch plan;

{2}Observation by G.Foard & K.Brown on 14/5/1979;

{3} Medieval hearth and gullies. Finds including iron slag and pottery;

{7} (SP70236446) Medieval hearth and gullies with associated finds including

<1> 1979, SUPPLEMENTARY FILE- Church Lane, Harlestone, 1979 (Observation), (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN51628.

<2> FOARD G.R., 1979, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN51397.

<3> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, 172 (Article). SNN56490.

<6> 1979, SITE RECORDS, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN57418.

<7> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, P. 172 (Article). SNN56490.

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