SNN113098 - Archaeological excavations on land between roundabouts at Overstone Road and Spinney Hill, A43 Moulton Bypass, Phase 1b, Northamptonshire

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Title Archaeological excavations on land between roundabouts at Overstone Road and Spinney Hill, A43 Moulton Bypass, Phase 1b, Northamptonshire
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2019
SMR Input Date (use for label searches) 08/03/2022

Abstract/Summary

MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) was commissioned by Northamptonshire Highways to carry out an archaeological excavation on land to the rear of gardens along Thorpeville, Moulton, Northamptonshire. A probable Iron Age boundary ditch and three early–middle Saxon sunken featured buildings were investigated. A brick and ironstone drainage system dating from at least the post-medieval period was also recorded.

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Location

WNC Archives and Heritage Service HER Library

Referenced Monuments (2)

  • Possible Iron Age boundary and Anglo-Saxon sunken-featured buildings, east of Thorpeville (Monument)
  • Site of post-medieval drains and undated well, south of The Avenue (Monument)

Referenced Events (2)

  • A43 Moulton Bypass (Southern Trunk Road), 2018 (Open Area Excavation) (Ref: Report no: 19/135)
  • A43 Moulton Bypass, 2019 (Test pit)

Record last edited

Jan 16 2024 1:44PM

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