Monument record 1498/0/2 - Early Neolithic Pit & Possible Associated Postholes

An Early Neolithic pit and several undated post holes were recorded on a ridge of high ground during construction work associated with the M40. The pit contained pottery and worked flint.

{1} A neolithic pit was exposed at SP502332

{2} An early Neolitic pit and several undated postholes were revealed on a ridge of marlstone bedrock.

{3} An early neolithic pit and several undated post holes were recorded on a ridge of high ground. A few fragments of ?Neolithic pottery were found in a dark layer at the top of the pit. Worked flints were found in all levels (identified by Dr. A Gibson cc Early neolithic). The pit was almost certainly left open and silted naturally. Four shallow post holes were recorded some 40m north of the pit. The postholes survived to a depth of 5cm-it was clear that if there had been others they may not have survived.

{5} An early Neolithic pit and four undated postholes were revealed on a ridge of marlestone bedrock.

{6} During the fieldwalking stage, only one major new site was discovered, a scatter of flintwork in Aynho parish. During the fieldwork stage a Neolithic pit was revealed in the same location. This was found on a ridge of high ground c.200m from a previously recorded ring ditch. There were also possible associated postholes.
The pit was 0.8m X 0.45m deep with associated pottery fragments and flintwork. Four shallow undated postholes were found nearby, and other postholes may have been destroyed.

<1> Jackson, D., 1988, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49677.

<2> Pike, A (ed), 1989, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (19), 19/29 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN100659.

<3> JACKSON D.A., A Watching Brief on The M40 Motorway, (unchecked) (Interim Report). SNN43954.

<4> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, 24/118 (Checked) (Article). SNN104441.

<5> Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors), 1991, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990, 23/107 (checked) (Article). SNN100325.

<6> CHAMBERS R.A., 1992, The Archaeology of The M40 Through Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, 1988-91, p.45-6+51(checked) (Article). SNN74151.

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