Monument record 8243/1/1 - Two Primitive Furnaces, Iron Age or Saxon
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Summary
Two furnace bases were identified during an archaeological watching brief. Though undated, the primitive nature of the features suggests an Iron Age or Saxon date.
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Full Description
{1} Two ironworking furnaces were located in field 5. Only the bases survived having been truncated by the plough. The furnaces were respectively 0.70m in diameter at depth of 0.17m and 0.68m in diameter and at a depth of 0.15m. Slag and fired clay linings in situ. Ironworking appears to represent primitive technology dating to Iron Age or Saxon/early medieval period as opposed to Roman period.
<1> Coward, J. & Jones, S., 1997, An Archaeological Watching Brief Along The Line of The Corby South Trunk Main, Corby, Northamptonshire, (part checked) (Report). SNN39909.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN39909 Report: Coward, J. & Jones, S.. 1997. An Archaeological Watching Brief Along The Line of The Corby South Trunk Main, Corby, Northamptonshire. ULAS Fieldwork Reports. 97/83. U.L.A.S. (part checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8855 8628 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON AND LITTLE OAKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 12 2023 12:46PM
