Monument record 2433/0/1 - Possible Early Middle Saxon Pits

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Summary

A number of sherds, apparently of 6th century date, and part of a loom weight, found when top-soil was being removed, probably came from shallow pits or depressions.

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{1} FEATURES & FINDS; QUARRY;1968; 110YDS N OF RB BRIDGE; SCATTER OF EARLY-MIDDLE SAXON POT SHERDS & PART OF LOOM WEIGHT; FOUND DURING OVERBURDED CLEARANCE; APPEARED TO DERIVE FROM SMALL GROUP OF SHALLOW PITS OR DEPRESSIONS IN SUBSOIL.


<1> Jackson, D., 1977, Further Excavations at Aldwincle in Northamptonshire 1969-71, 12/50-52 (Article). SNN74177.

<2> Northamptonshire Archaeology, 4/38 (Journal). SNN43001.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: Jackson, D.. 1977. Further Excavations at Aldwincle in Northamptonshire 1969-71. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. 12/50-52.
  • <2> Journal: Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 4. 4/38.

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Location

Grid reference SP 9996 8023 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish ALDWINCLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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Record last edited

Jul 11 2024 11:05AM

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