Find Spot record 7237/0/0 - Unstratified Romano-British Finds
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{1} Roman finds; fieldwalking by M Holmes.
{2} Fieldwalking revealed a concentration of Romano-British material.
{3} 327 sherds of Roman pottery were recovered. The majority was clustered in the northern half of the field where it forms two distinct concetrations, both associated with scatters of limestone and ironstone fragments. The denser of these may indicate the remains of a former house platform. A third, smaller concentration of Roman pottery and daub wsa found in the south west corner fo the field.
<1> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, 24/124 (checked) (Article). SNN104441.
<2> 1992, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter, 22/39 (checked) (Journal). SNN100613.
<3> Holmes M.; Meadows I., 1995, Archaeological assessment And Recording, Northampton South Trunk Main Phase 2, 1991-1993, p.13 (checked) (Report). SNN100411.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104441 Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. 24/124 (checked).
- <2> SNN100613 Journal: 1992. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 22. C.B.A.. 22/39 (checked).
- <3> SNN100411 Report: Holmes M.; Meadows I.. 1995. Archaeological assessment And Recording, Northampton South Trunk Main Phase 2, 1991-1993. NCC. p.13 (checked).
Finds (6)
- SHERDS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Large quantity
- AMPHORA (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Part of
- MORTARIUM (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Part of
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 2
- QUERN (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Quantity: 2
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 824 689 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SYWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 29 2013 12:16PM
