Monument record 5569/0/1 - Undated ditch, Earls Barton Quarry
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Summary
An undated ditch observed during a watching brief at Earls Barton Quarry. Aligned east to west, it was traced for c25m. Small quantities of animal bone, a burnt clay fragment and small unidentifiable pottery chips were found
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Full Description
{1} SP 88816371, an undated, broadly V-shaped ditch aligned ENE-WSW was recorded during overburden stripping. It was c3m wide and 0.50m deep and traced for c25m to the east. Occasional small bone fragments, burnt clay fragment and very small (undatable) pottery chips. May have been overlain by a very thin alluvial clay deposit.
Several small pits were also identified in the area to the south of this ditch but could not be recorded.
<1> Cadman G., 1990, Wollaston, Earls Barton Quarry: Archaeological Archive Watching Brief Notes For 1988-90, Area 2/ Feature 4 (Notes). SNN108926.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN108926 Notes: Cadman G.. 1990. Wollaston, Earls Barton Quarry: Archaeological Archive Watching Brief Notes For 1988-90. Area 2/ Feature 4.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8880 6371 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2019 11:13AM
