Monument record 5347/1/1 - Possible Pits/Graves, Undated
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible pits were identified, but subsequent evaluation did not identify any archaeological features. The cropmarks were probably geological in origin
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Cropmarks of possible pits may represent the graves of a cemetery.
{2} Some unexplained circles 20m or so across were picked up by dowsing.
{3} Trenches 43 was positioned to investigate a cropmarks thought to represent pits. No archaeological features were encountered. The natural geology across this area comprised mixed iron rich sand and sandy limestone that may have accounted for the dappled appearance of the cropmarks.
<1> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, NCCAP:7163/019-20 (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
<2> Blackburn D., 1999, Dyves Heath, (checked) (Typescript Report). SNN100648.
<3> Laws G., 2007, Dallington Grange, Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report, June 2007, p.12 (checked) (Report). SNN107409.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:7163/019-20 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100648 Typescript Report: Blackburn D.. 1999. Dyves Heath. (checked).
- <3> SNN107409 Report: Laws G.. 2007. Dallington Grange, Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report, June 2007. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. 3614. p.12 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 714 635 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLESTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 16 2019 2:59PM
