Monument record 5113/0/1 - Early Middle Saxon Features
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{1} The recovery of fragments of early-mid Saxon pottery from large vessels from ditch (2706) and pit (2704) indicate the presence of Saxon activity on the site. The nature of this activity is possibly domestic. The large pots have parallels in an isolated sunken floored building at Crick, Northamptonshire.
{3} An oval pit, 2.34m long by 1.44m wide with a subcircular pit 1.08m long and 0.88m wide close by. Further to the westwas another pit. Further to the north were two more pits.
<1> Thomas A., 1998, Grange Park, Courteenhall, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation, p.33 (checked) (Report). SNN44028.
<2> CHADWICK P., 1999, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment: Wootton Fields Extension, Wootton, Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Report). SNN63162.
<3> Jones L.; Woodward A.; Buteux S., 2006, Iron Age, Roman and Saxon Occupation at Grange Park: Excavations at Courteenhall, Northamptonshire, 1999, p. 71 (Series). SNN105830.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN44028 Report: Thomas A.. 1998. Grange Park, Courteenhall, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Cotswold Archaaeological Trust Reports. Cotswold Archaeol. Trust. p.33 (checked).
- <2> SNN63162 Report: CHADWICK P.. 1999. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment: Wootton Fields Extension, Wootton, Northamptonshire. CGMS ARCHAEOLOGY AND ENVI. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN105830 Series: Jones L.; Woodward A.; Buteux S.. 2006. Iron Age, Roman and Saxon Occupation at Grange Park: Excavations at Courteenhall, Northamptonshire, 1999. British Archaeological Reports (British Series). 425. Archaeopress, Oxford. p. 71.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7677 5526 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANGE PARK, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 23 2016 12:34PM
