Monument record 1752/0/7 - Late Saxon boundary ditches, Mill Cotton
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Summary
Late Saxon pottery and sections of ditches, both found between the moated enclosure and the green, suggest a late Saxon origin for the settlement
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Full Description
{1}Late Saxon ditches and pot sherds - earliest features recorded on settlement area. Excavated part of ditch was 11m long, but may form part of earlier system / layout of plots. 10th - 11th century date suggested for origin of settlement. 14 sherds of late Saxon pottery from late Saxon contexts, but 300 sherds from medieval contexts.
<1> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.125 (unchecked) (Draft). SNN1175.
<2> Parry S. et al, 2006, Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94, p. 188 (Book). SNN105780.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 971 745 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RINGSTEAD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2019 11:30AM
