Monument record 3508/0/1 - Neolithic Pits
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Summary
Neolithic pits identified during excavation ahead of gravel extraction.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Trial excavation in 1990 by D.Jackson. Three small pits of Neolithic date were found in Field 8.
{5} A number of small late Neolithic pits with a dark fill, which made no coherent structural pattern.
{6} Three small pits of Neolithic date revealed in Field 8, representing the only monuments of early prehistoric activity located in the survey area.
{7} Excavation ahead of gravel extraction. The main excavation area comprised a pair of conjoined Iron Age enclosures which were preceded by a number of small, late Neolithic pits with a dark fill, which made no coherent structural pattern. Further features, as yet undated, with a similar fill, proved to be tree holes.
<1> JACKSON D., 1990, Untitled Source, (unchecked) (Full Report). SNN28911.
<2> 1992, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Note). SNN48854.
<3> 1990, UNPUBLISHED REPORT, (unchecked) (Report). SNN57353.
<4> JACKSON D., 1990, UNPUBLISHED REPORT, (unchecked) (Report). SNN57396.
<5> Shaw M., 1993-4, Wollaston, Pioneer Aggregates Quarry, P185 (Note). SNN104157.
<6> Jackson, D., 1991, An Archaeological Evaluation at Wollaston, p82 (Article). SNN40385.
<7> Curteis M.; Musgrave E.; Tingle M. (Editors), 1993-4, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 1993 (Article). SNN104207.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SNN28911 Full Report: JACKSON D.. 1990. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN48854 Note: 1992. SMR REPORT FORM. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN57353 Report: 1990. UNPUBLISHED REPORT. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN57396 Report: JACKSON D.. 1990. UNPUBLISHED REPORT. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN104157 Note: Shaw M.. 1993-4. Wollaston, Pioneer Aggregates Quarry. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 25. NAS. P185.
- <6> SNN40385 Article: Jackson, D.. 1991. An Archaeological Evaluation at Wollaston. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p82.
- <7> SNN104207 Article: Curteis M.; Musgrave E.; Tingle M. (Editors). 1993-4. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 1993. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 25.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Pioneer Aggregates, Wollaston Quarry, 1990 (Trial Trenching) (Ref: 8964011) (ENN10347)
- Event - Intervention: Pioneer Aggregates, Wollaston Quarry, Pre 1995 (Excavation) (Ref: 8963010) (ENN18134)
- Event - Intervention: Wollaston Quarry, 1993-1998 (Excavation) (Ref: Awaiting report) (ENN109342)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8950 6380 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 12:43PM
