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Archaeological Evaluation at Overby Quarry, Aikshaw, Aspatria, Cumbria. |
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North Pennines Archaeology Ltd unpublished report series
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northpen3-49036_1.pdf (18 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An evaluation took place in 6 phases, consisting of 159 trial trenches. 5 well preserved in situ probable cremations were observed; 4 in pits and one contained within a Bronze Age Collared Urn. Small linear gullies and pits were also located. Subsequently, on the evaluation going to excavation, a further 30 cremations, 8 within urns were uncovered. |
Author: |
Matthew Town
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Publisher: |
North Pennines Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2008
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Locations: |
Site: |
Overby Quarry, Aikshaw, Cumbria |
Parish: |
HOLME ST CUTHBERT |
District: |
Allerdale |
County: |
Cumbria |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 312300, 546700 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
northpen3-49036 |
OBIB: |
CP/665/08 |
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Note: |
Bound report with plates and figures.
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Created Date: |
28 Nov 2016 |