Monument record 802/0/1 - Probable Medieval boundary ditches, west of New Street

Evaluation of two adjacent sites; seven trenches were excavated. Medieval activity was revealed in the eastern part of the area, in the form of boundary ditches and a deep rubbish pit or well which produced pottery of the range c.1100-1400

{1} Trial trench excavation revealed a series of linear ditches (some containing medieval pottery) probably represent property boundaries. The broad date range for the pottery is AD 1100-1400.
Also identified was a large, vertical-sided pit 1.44m wide and at least 0.92m deep. The pit was excavated to a depth of 0.8m where the water table was encountered, but it continued deeper. Finds from the pit included medieval pottery and animal bone. The feature possibly represents a rubbish pit or well. A small pit or post hole, 0.4m in diameter and 0.14m deep with a shallow, bowl-shaped profile. No finds were retrieved.

<1> Murray J., 1997, Land To The Rear of New Street, Weedon Bec, Northants: An Archaeological Evaluation, (checked) (Report). SNN72966.

<1> Murray J., 1997, Land To The Rear of New Street, Weedon Bec, Northants: An Archaeological Evaluation, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN72966.

<1> Murray J., 1997, Land To The Rear of New Street, Weedon Bec, Northants: An Archaeological Evaluation, p.7 (checked) (Report). SNN72966.

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