Monument record 1623/1/4 - Late Saxon Pits Within Churchyard
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Summary
Pits containing pottery dating to the 10th/11th centuries were found during a small excavation in 1972.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Minor Excavation of 1972 by D.N.Hall, Brixworth Glebe. Four pits with building debris, tile, plaster and C10th/C11th St Neots Ware pottery. Possibly contemporary with the churchyard. Stray Romano-British sherds were also recovered.
<1> Hall D.N., 1973, Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.18 (checked) (Journal). SNN20838.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN20838 Journal: Hall D.N.. 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 8. N.A.S.. p.18 (checked).
Finds (6)
- TILE (Early Roman to Late Saxon - 43 AD? to 1065 AD?) Quantity: Some
- WALL COVERING (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD) Quantity: Some
- SHERDS (Late Saxon - 850 AD to 1065 AD) Quantity: Some
- SHERDS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- SHERDS (Late Saxon to Early Medieval - 900 AD? to 1099 AD?) Quantity: Some
- SHERDS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7475 7115 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 20 2021 9:33AM
