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Archaeological trial excavation on land west of Earls Barton Quarry, Northamptonshire |
Series: |
Northamptonshire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Northamptonshire Archaeology conducted a trial excavation on c29 ha of arable land to the west of Earls Barton Quarry, Northamptonshire on behalf of Phoenix Consulting Archaeology Ltd and their client Hanson Aggregates. The site lies in the floodplain of the River Nene within a landscape known to contain important Bronze Age remains. As a result of the fieldwork a small number of archaeological features, including a single human cremation, were discovered. Although not firmly dated, the features are thought to be roughly contemporary with an upstanding Bronze Age barrow (SAM17135) which occupies a position in the centre of the application area. Further work on environmental samples will help date the cremation deposit and facilitate comment on the floodplain's palaeoenvironment. |
Author: |
P Mason
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Publisher: |
Northamptonshire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Northamptonshire SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2007
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Locations: |
Site: |
Land W of Earls Barton Quarry, Northamptonshire |
Parish: |
EARLS BARTON |
District: |
North Northamptonshire |
County: |
Northamptonshire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 484700, 261300 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
northamp3-64616 |
OBIB: |
07/136 |
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Note: |
A4, blue spine, heat bound, clear cover
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |