Monument record 8409/1/1 - Ironstone pit, Spratton Quarries
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Summary
19th and 20th century ironstone pits south of Brixworth
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Quarrying took place on both sides of the Northampton Road, doubtless commencing on the western side where the stone was outcropping, while the eastern quarries lay under overburden that increased up to nearly 20ft.
{2} An infilled ironstone quarry, encompassing at least 1.4ha, was recorded during trial trench excavation south of Shelleycotes Road. The southern extent of the quarrying was observed in several trenches. The pit was at least 2m deep.
<1> Tonks E., 1989, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area (Book). SNN47272.
<2> Simmonds C.; Butler A., 2011, Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, https://doi.org/10.5284/1104219 (Report). SNN107901.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN47272 Book: Tonks E.. 1989. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area. 3. Runpast Publishing.
- <2> SNN107901 Report: Simmonds C.; Butler A.. 2011. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/226. N.C.C.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1104219.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 742 701 (491m by 332m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 24 2024 2:24PM
