Monument record 5872/1 - Possible Saxon settlement
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Summary
A minor rescue excavation was carried out in April 1992. Part of an Anglo-Saxon settlement indicated by a Grubenhaus, which contained Early to Mid Saxon Pottery, found during road construction on the M1-A1 link.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A minor rescue excavation was carried out by T. Sharman and G. Cadman in April 1992. A dark feature was revealed in the topsoil stripping, with large burnt stones at the east and west ends of the feature and Early-Middle Saxon pottery and 1 Romano-British sherd. The site was defined as a probable grubenhaus.
{2} A probable sunken featured building was found at Clipston, SP 7101 7931 during road building work on the M1-A1 link. The building contained Early and Mid Saxon pottery.
<1> Sharman, T and Cadman, G, 1992, A1-M1 Link Road, Clipston, 1992 (Excavation), (unchecked) (Note). SNN49004.
<2> Pike, A (ed), 1993, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (23), p. 50 (Journal). SNN100612.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN49004 Note: Sharman, T and Cadman, G. 1992. A1-M1 Link Road, Clipston, 1992 (Excavation). Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100612 Journal: Pike, A (ed). 1993. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (23). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 23. C.B.A.. p. 50.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7101 7931 (100m by 100m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLIPSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1379283
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 6:21PM
