Site Event/Activity record ENT113 - Excavation at Oxton

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Grid reference SK 61770 53410 (point)
Map sheet SK65SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Oxton, Newark

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1789

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On the 20th of October, 1789, I opened this barrow, which was formed with very fine mould, to the depth of seven feet and a half from the top to a little below the natural soil. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: Soc of Ants of London. 1789. Archaeologia. 9. p 201.
  • <2> Published document: Soc of Ants of London. 1792. Archaeologia. 10. p 381-5.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Circular mound about half a mile W of Old Ox, Oxton (Element)

Record last edited

Jan 27 2016 11:26AM

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