Monument record 1668/0/6 - Probable medieval inhumations and post-medieval cess pit, Grove Cottage

Two possible medieval inhumations were identified in a pipe trench; it was considered that more may be present. A stone-lined pit was later observed during the construction of a path at Grove Cottage. Finds from the fill date to the post-medieval period and later

{1} Burial found in pipe trench against the cottage wall buried at a depth of c0.25m. A second burial with its head to the east and with two sherds of medieval pottery was later identified.

{2}Watching brief undertaken in 1990 at Grove Cottage identified a stone-lined pit up to ten courses deep. Finds from the fill were mostly of post-medieval and later dates. Interpreted as a possible post-medieval cess pit; located 1.6m from the corner of the cottage;

<1> Northamptonshire Archaeological Unit, 1987, Grove Cottage, Church Lane, Grafton Regis, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49062.

<2> Cadman, G, 1990, Grove Cottage, Grafton Regis, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49098.

<3> 1987, NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 1987, (unchecked) (Article). SNN57482.

<4> STIRLAND, 1987, HUMAN BONE REPORT, (unchecked) (Full Report). SNN48047.

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