Monument record 1301/0/25 - Possible Late Saxon Building

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{1} Group of postholes suggest structure 5.4m wide, layer of burnt clay 20mm thick could represent hearth related to structure. Spindle whorl made from base of Roman grey ware vessel found in one of the postholes. 108 pottery sherds recovered from site mainly late Saxon (c800-c1100) with only 9 sherds of medieval pottery (c1100 - c1400). Structure appeared to be located in an isolated position - no boundary ditches or other features in close proximity.


<1> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.230-31 (checked) (Draft). SNN1175.

<2> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, 24/123 (unchecked) (Article). SNN104441.

<3> Parry S., 1988, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN53842.

<4> Parry S. et al, 2006, Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94, p.233 (unchecked) (Book). SNN105780.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Draft: Parry S.. 1993. Raunds Area Survey Report. p.230-31 (checked).
  • <2> Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. 24/123 (unchecked).
  • <3> SMR Report Form: Parry S.. 1988. SMR Report Form. (checked).
  • <4> Book: Parry S. et al. 2006. Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94. EH, NCC, Oxbow Books. p.233 (unchecked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference SP 9973 7255 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish RAUNDS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 6:33PM

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