Monument record 6686/0/2 - Iron Age Enclosure, Ringstead Quarry
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Summary
A small, almost square enclosure was revealed during quarrying. No internal survived but a few sherds of pottery in the ditch suggest it was Iron Age
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Small almost square enclosure measuring 12m by 11m; enclosure ditch was 1.20m deep below the alluvium. No surviving internal features, but pottery sherds found in ditch suggest that enclosure may be broadly contempory with Iron Age settlement.
<1> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.141 (unchecked) (Draft). SNN1175.
<2> Parry S. et al, 2006, Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94, Site 14, p. 197-8 (Book). SNN105780.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9799 7529 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RINGSTEAD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 9 2018 1:35PM
