Monument record 1742/0/8 - Medieval Boundary Wall, Hearth, Stone Surface & Embankment

{1} Trial excavation in September 1990 revealed a medieval boundary wall and bank of stone with a hearth and metalled area.

{2} A medieval stone wall and hearth revealed during evaluation.

{3} Adjacent to Cotton Lane a medieval boundary wall and bank of stone were uncovered. The purpose of the bank is unclear, but may have been intended as protection against flooding. A contemporary hearth and limestone surface, possibly a road, were also revealed.

{4} Adjacent to Cotton Lane a medieval boundary wall and stone bank of stone were uncovered, the latter perhaps protection against flooding. A contemporary hearth and limestone surface, possibly a road, were also revealed.

<1> 1990, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Note). SNN49101.

<2> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.123 (checked) (Article). SNN104441.

<3> Pike A. (Editor), 1991, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter, p.69 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN2091.

<4> Nenk B.S.; Margeson S.; Hurley M., 1991, Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1990, p.179 (checked) (Notes). SNN3418.

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Dec 4 2013 3:55PM