Monument record 4151/0/1 - Prehistoric Features, north-west of Princewood Road
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Summary
Pits and ditches, one containing bones, as well as a possible stone scatter, have been noted in the quarry face.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}Features; prehistoric ditches and pits were seen in the quarry face; there were also finds of bone ?;
{2} Ditch or pit seen in side of disused quarry 6 ft from edge of Corby-Gretton road. Size - 3 ft wide by 1½ ft deep. Near it was a large limestone slab which appeared dressed, lying on old surface.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.126/Site 1 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1970, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Miscellaneous), 4/33 (Article). SNN76346.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.126/Site 1 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN76346 Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1970. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Miscellaneous). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 4. Mercury Press. 4/33.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8790 9120 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCKINGHAM, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 8 2021 1:27PM
