Monument record 3957/1 - Roman cemetery

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{1}A group of burials(3957/1/1-5) located approximately 350-400m west of the main road probably indicate the presence of a cemetery covering at least 1.8ha and possibly up to 3ha. Lying immediately below the crest of the ridge, the area contains both cremations and inhumations (the latter seemingly north to south orientated) with one skeleton cited as having been buried with a fourth century coin in its mouth (3957/1/2).

{2} The presence of both cremations and inhumations within the cemetery may indicate that it was in use for a significant period of time, since the cremation of bodies was prevalent until the latter part of the 2nd century, when inhumation became a more popular method of disposing of the dead.


<1> Taylor, J., 2000, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Kettering (Roman), Section 3.5.2 Cemetery (Digital archive). SNN100751.

<2> Walker C., 2013, Archaeological Desk-Based Heritage Assessment of Land at the Former Maplefields School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, p.9 (checked) (Report). SNN108525.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Taylor, J.. 2000. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Kettering (Roman). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Kettering. Northants County Council. Section 3.5.2 Cemetery.
  • <2> Report: Walker C.. 2013. Archaeological Desk-Based Heritage Assessment of Land at the Former Maplefields School, Kettering, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 13/11. N.C.C.. p.9 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 8691 8027 (180m by 236m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2013 11:30AM

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