Monument record 3179/0/1 - Possible Bronze Age burials, west of Chelveston
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Summary
Several crouched burials reportedly found in the 19th century. Location unknown but probably in the old quarries to the west of the village.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}Burials (unlocated but perhaps in the old quarries at SP 984696), found in the 19th century. They consisted of several inhumations, lying in 'reclining postures' in shallow cists dug into limestone.
{3} RCHM suggests burials located in the old quarries at SP 984696.
{4} Site probably located in one of several old quarries published within one km west of the village area SP 9869.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP96NE21 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> 1881/1882, Associated Architectural Societies Reports, p.264 (unchecked) (Series). SNN56663.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.26/Site 1 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.
<4> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 BHS 15-JUL-1970 (Notes). SNN111541.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP96NE21 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN56663 Series: 1881/1882. Associated Architectural Societies Reports. Associated Architectural Societies Reports. 16. p.264 (unchecked).
- <3>XY SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.26/Site 1 (unchecked). [Mapped feature: #83461 Suggested location of burials, ]
- <4> SNN111541 Notes: Seaman, B H. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 BHS 15-JUL-1970.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4984 2696 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHELVESTON CUM CALDECOTT, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347027
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 11:16AM
