Monument record 2141/0/3 - Possible Post Medieval Boundary Ditch, Church Walk
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Summary
Archaeological evalaution identified a post-medieval boundary ditch.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Archaeological evaluation on land in the centre of Billing identified a post-medieval boundary ditch in both excavated trenches.
The ditch is probably post-medieval in date, although the brick-tile fragment it contained is small enough to be intrusive. It is orientated approximately at right angles to Church Walk which suggests that it probably defined a tenement boundary or sub-division.
Also identified was an oval pit which contained a single fragment of probable C13th tile and three pieces of animal bone. A single medieval pottery sherd recovered from a soil horizon.
<1> Parkinson A., 1997, Land Adjacent to Elwes Arms, Great Billing, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report, p.5-7 (checked) (Report). SNN46711.
<1> Parkinson A., 1997, Land Adjacent to Elwes Arms, Great Billing, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report, p.5-7 (checked) (Report). SNN46711.
<1> Parkinson A., 1997, Land Adjacent to Elwes Arms, Great Billing, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN46711.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN46711 Report: Parkinson A.. 1997. Land Adjacent to Elwes Arms, Great Billing, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology South Unit Fieldwork Reports. O.A.U.. p.5-7 (checked).
- <1> SNN46711 Report: Parkinson A.. 1997. Land Adjacent to Elwes Arms, Great Billing, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology South Unit Fieldwork Reports. O.A.U.. p.5-7 (checked).
- <1> SNN46711 Report: Parkinson A.. 1997. Land Adjacent to Elwes Arms, Great Billing, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology South Unit Fieldwork Reports. O.A.U.. p.6 (checked).
Finds (5)
- TILE (Late Medieval to Post Medieval - 1500 AD? to 1749 AD?) Quantity: Part of
- TILE (Early Medieval to Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1299 AD?) Quantity: Part of
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?) Quantity: 3
- SHERD (Medieval - 1250 AD to 1275 AD) Quantity: 1
- BRICK (Late Medieval to Post Medieval - 1500 AD? to 1749 AD?) Quantity: Part of
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 481e 2629 (8m by 12m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BILLING, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 29 2023 2:27PM
