ENN8566 - Overstone, 1972 (Excavation)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 804 646 (100m by 100m) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Northampton Development Corporation Archaeology Unit

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Not recorded.

Description

{1} In July 1972 a Roman farm of 1st to 4th century date was excavated at Overstone, Northampton. A series of gullies and timber buildings was succeeded by stone buildings or, at least, buildings with stone foundations. An integral part of the complex in all (?) phases was a circular building twice reconstructed.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article: Williams J.H.. 1976. Excavations on a Roman Site at Overstone, Near Northampton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGY. 11. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 100-133.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Iron Age & Romano-British Settlement (Monument)
  • Romano-British Farmstead (Monument)

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Dec 6 2021 3:41PM

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