Find Spot record 2959/0/0 - Unstratified Neolithic Finds
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Summary
Neolithic flint working site and possible early Saxon settlement. Two separate areas of early Saxon pottery have been found in this vicinity.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}{2} FLDWALKING;EARLY NEOLITHIC FLINTS
{1} FNAME:PALACE END & PALACE END RICK
{2} SP 735 701: Flint working site in the west of the parish on Northampton Sand at 91 metres above OD. A quantity of worked flints described as being of early Neolithic type have been found.
SP 735 701: Possible Saxon settlement found with a flint working site.Two separate areas of early Saxon pottery have been found in this vicinity.
<1> Hall D.N.; Martin P., 1977, N.C.C. Parish File, (checked) (Uncertain). SNN20784.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
<3> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, DN Hall (Oral Report). SNN111577.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN20784 Uncertain: Hall D.N.; Martin P.. 1977. N.C.C. Parish File. (checked).
- <2> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN111577 Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. DN Hall.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7359 7008 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343818
Record last edited
Apr 16 2024 2:11PM
