Monument record 1623/0/23 - Possible Medieval Quarry Pit, High Nook

Please read our .

Summary

Watching brief during construction of an extension found extensive quarrying probably of medieval date

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Area of extensive quarrying revealed by observation of building development. Later fill of sandstone, possibly used to fill a settlement hollow. 16 sherds of medieval pottery were found within the quarry fill.


<1> JACKSON D., 1996, Correspondence: Cleaning a builders trench at High Nook, Brixworth, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN47277.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Notes: JACKSON D.. 1996. Correspondence: Cleaning a builders trench at High Nook, Brixworth. (unchecked).

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 7469 7114 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 19 2018 11:38AM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the website maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.