Monument record 2566 - Possible Early Middle Saxon Settlement
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Summary
A small number of features containing Saxon pottery were observed during quarrying. Fieldwalking identified a small scatter of Saxon pottery in the field surrounding the pit
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1}A number of features were observed in a sand pit; one was a posthole which measured 0.48m deep and 0.38m wide and which contained early-middle Saxon pot sherds; 2 hearths were located close by; Fieldwalking; a number of early-middle Saxon pot sherds were recovered from the "field surrounding the sand pit".
{2} Records the location of a Saxon settlement
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, 13/185 (checked) (Journal). SNN2192.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.201/Site 15 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<3> 1995, Proposed Residential Development West of Stanion (Site R7) - Archaeological Evaluation, Stage 1: Desk-Top Survey Interim Report, (checked) (Interim Report). SNN107210.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. 13/185 (checked).
- <2> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.201/Site 15 (checked).
- <3> SNN107210 Interim Report: 1995. Proposed Residential Development West of Stanion (Site R7) - Archaeological Evaluation, Stage 1: Desk-Top Survey Interim Report. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9045 8645 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANION, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347552
Record last edited
Feb 7 2025 2:29PM
