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> 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> Report: Jackson D.. 1982. The Royal Deer Parks of Brigstock: an Archaeological Landscape Survey. (unchecked).

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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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

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