Monument record 4586/0/1 - Undated Ditches

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Summary

A ditch system was identified during ironstone quarrying. No dating evidence was recovered.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} A V-shaped ditch system was revealed on the north edge of an ironstone quarry when it was undergoing further extension. No material was discovered to determine dating, nor extent. The ditch was approximately 15ft wide x 4ft deep.

{2} V-shaped ditches were discovered during ironstone extraction. No dating evidence was recovered.


<1> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1970, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Miscellaneous), 4/33 (checked) (Article). SNN76346.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.161 Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1970. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1969 (Miscellaneous). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 4. Mercury Press. 4/33 (checked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.161 Site 1 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 755 672 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish PITSFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 343428

Record last edited

Apr 11 2024 11:16AM

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