Monument record 2469/1/3 - Medieval Charcoal Burning Site
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Summary
Excavation undertaken in 1981 identified a medieval charcoal burning site.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Trench 4 was excavated across a large black patch adjacent to the circular Iron Age enclosure. It was approximately 20m in diameter. The discolouration was found to be due to a high charcoal content, due to charcoal burning, with the wood possibly coming from oak coppices. A single radiocarbon determination, from charcoal at the base of the fire, gave an uncalibrated date of 1230 AD +-80 (HAR 4928), thus confirming a medieval date for this activity. The base of the fire was directly on Iron Age levels, suggesting that turf had been stripped before the clamp was built.
<1> Jackson D., 1983, The Excavation of an Iron Age Site at Brigstock, Northants 1979-81, p.19 (checked) (Article). SNN40196.
<2> Jackson D., 1982, The Royal Deer Parks of Brigstock: an Archaeological Landscape Survey, (unchecked) (Report). SNN55152.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN40196 Article: Jackson D.. 1983. The Excavation of an Iron Age Site at Brigstock, Northants 1979-81. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.19 (checked).
- <2> SNN55152 Report: Jackson D.. 1982. The Royal Deer Parks of Brigstock: an Archaeological Landscape Survey. (unchecked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 92562 84216 (25m by 21m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 7 2022 10:38AM
