Monument record 3398/0/2 - Late Saxon/Medieval Pit

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Summary

A medieval pit excavated in 1961 contained fragments of a Saxo-Norman firecover

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Full Description

{1} Description of Saxo-Norman curfew found in pit.

{3} Medieval pottery and fire-cover (SP 82125880) found at the W end of the village during trenching work in 1961. Medieval pottery and a fine example of a pottery fire-cover of the 10th or 11th century were discovered within a pit.


<1> 1969, Journal of The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (6), p.51-3 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN9670.

<2> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.5/Site 21 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN106546.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.9/Site 31 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal: 1969. Journal of The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (6). Journal of The Northampton Museums & Art Gallery. 6. p.51-3 (unchecked).
  • <2> Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.5/Site 21 (unchecked).
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.9/Site 31 (checked).

Finds (2)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 4821 2588 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish BRAFIELD ON THE GREEN, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 345323

Record last edited

Feb 13 2024 3:45PM

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