Monument record 4581/0/1 - Early-middle Saxon settlement, Brixworth Bypass

Archaeological investigations during the construction of the Brixworth Bypass in 1989 discovered part of a Saxon settlement of 5th-9th century. The remains of two timber buildings, a boundary ditch and other features were identified.

{1}Postholes, pits and gully within road corridor. 2 possible rectilinear structures similarily aligned along with gully. Sherd of Bronze age Urn in pit, all other pottery 6-7th century date.

{2} Part of a Saxon settlement site identified during the construction of the Brixworth Bypass. It consists of at least two timber posthole buildings, possibly set within an enclosure and at least one pit which had been backfilled with rubbish.

<1> CADMAN G.E., 1989, SMR REPORT FORM- Brixworth Bypass, 1989, (unchecked) (Note). SNN50362.

<2> Shaw M., 1990, Archaeology and The Brixworth Bypass: A Saxon Site and Other Finds Made During the Construction of the Brixworth Bypass, (unchecked) (Report). SNN55133.

<3> Shaw M., 1993, The Discovery of Saxon Sites Below Fieldwalking Scatters: Settlement Evidence at Brixworth and Upton, p.80 (Report). SNN40460.

<4> Ford S, 1995, The Excavation of a Saxon Settlement and a Mesolithic Flint Scatter at Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, 1994, P81 (Article). SNN104095.

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Feb 9 2023 12:03PM