Monument record 8253/0/1 - Possible Post Medieval Quarry Pit

{1} An area of stone quarrying recovered during trial excavation. In addition a broad shallow ditch-like feature cut into a clay outcrop may also indicate quarrying activity.

{2} Southern part of Trench 1 appeared to have been quarried away and then back-filled with unwanted stone debris. This back-fill was very loose, contained numerous large voids and was about 400mm deep, below which a level surface of solid ironstone was again encountered. In all probablility this feature was a small quarry dug into the base of the hillside, alongside the existing track-way. No dating evidence was recovered but the lack of silting with the voids suggest it is relatively modern and was perhaps dug to provide building materials for use around the farm.

<1> IVENS R.J., 1997, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN49567.

<2> IVENS R.J., 1997, An Archaeological Evaluation at Field Barn, Kings Sutton, (unchecked) (Report). SNN46859.

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Oct 21 2008 3:13PM