Monument record 1703/0/1 - Possible Prehistoric Activity, Blackthorn Primary School
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Summary
A shallow ditch was observed. Worked flint was found next to the ditch.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Feature; a shallow ditch with prehistoric flints including a scraper.
{2} A ditch showed as soil free of stones after topsoil scrape prior to terracing for houses (block 27) on Blackthorn 1. Two flints were found beside the ditch. A section of the ditch showed that it had almost been ploughed out- it was up to 0.17m deep and 2m wide. The two flints were found on the scraped surface near the ditch and included a scraper and a fragment of blade. Continuation of the ditch was noted for about 10m to the south-west.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.213-14 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, P79 (Index). SNN133.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.213-14 (checked).
- <2> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. P79.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8069 6389 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: P0079
- NRHE HOB UID: 619860
Record last edited
Jun 8 2026 9:15AM
