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) (Photographs). 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> Photographs: Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. NCCAP:7163/019-20 (unchecked).
  • <2> Typescript Report: Blackburn D.. 1999. Dyves Heath. (checked).
  • <3> Report: Laws G.. 2007. Dallington Grange, Northampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report, June 2007. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. 3614. p.12 (checked).

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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

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