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Monument Number 1217443

Hob Uid: 1217443
Location :
City of Peterborough
Maxey
Grid Ref : TF1255007700
Summary : Two Neolithic pit circles located within the area enclosed by a henge [TF 10 NW 59]. They were excavated in 1962-3, and each comprised 10 oval pits, measuring circa 9m and 14m in diameter respectively. Some of the pits appeared to have been refilled soon after digging, while others appeared to have been subsequently recut or enlarged. It seems unikley that they held posts. Finds were few, although some animal teeth and bones were recovered. Charcoal, some grains of hulled barley, and a few Neolithic pottey sherds were also found. A pit belonging to one of the circles was dug into the fill of the southern ditch of the cursus [TF 10 NW 58].
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Vol(s) : 27 (i-ii)

Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Neolithic
Display Date : Neolithic
Monument End Date : -2200
Monument Start Date : -4000
Monument Type : Pit Circle
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Components and Objects:
Period : Neolithic
Component Monument Type : Pit Circle
Object Type : ANIMAL REMAINS, VESSEL
Object Material : Pottery

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 10 NW 98
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Relationship type : General association
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Relationship type : General association

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