Monument record 1301/0/13 - Saxon &/or Medieval Pits & Gullies
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{1} 62 irregularly shaped pits and gullies - 20 of which contained early-middle Saxon pottery. Pits varied in diameter between 0.5m and 4m and in depth from 0.3m to 0.8m. Possibly for tree clearance or horticultural purposes.Main period of activity on the site early-middle Saxon, although some evidence for a continuation in late Saxon and medieval period.
{2} Early Saxon pits, gullies and post holes. No building plots were obtained and the function of the pits is uncertain. Early Saxon pottery and bone were obtained.
<1> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.246-47 (checked) (Draft). SNN1175.
<2> Parry S., 1988, SMR Report Form, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN53841.
<3> Parry S. et al, 2006, Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94, p.240 (unchecked) (Book). SNN105780.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN1175 Draft: Parry S.. 1993. Raunds Area Survey Report. p.246-47 (checked).
- <2> SNN53841 SMR Report Form: Parry S.. 1988. SMR Report Form. January 1988. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN105780 Book: Parry S. et al. 2006. Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94. EH, NCC, Oxbow Books. p.240 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 99625 72293 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAUNDS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 6:13PM
