Monument record 4604/1 - Possible Romano-British Pottery Production
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Summary
In December 1966 the site of a probable Roman pottery kiln was revealed as well as areas with Roman pottery and pieces of reddish burnt clay with grass impressions. Worked flints were also found in the field.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
{1} SP731643. A.Miller, December 1966. The site of a probable Roman pottery kiln was revealed as areas with Roman pottery and pieces of reddish burnt clay with grass impressions. Worked flints were also found in the field.
{2} Area of SP731643. Several patches yielding Roman pottery and pieces of reddish burnt clay with grass imporessions. Possible kiln site, near a spring. Worked flints were also found.
{3} Fieldwalking; undertaken in December 1966; Roman pot sherds, kiln fabric and prehistoric flints were found. Indicated a probable pottery kiln site; found by A. Miller.
{4} Site as in authority {1} confirmed by R Hollowell. Pottery now in Northampton Museum. Hollowell holds flints (scrapers and a slug knife).
<1> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1967, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Roman), p.9 (checked) (Article). SNN58197.
<2> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p.7 (checked) (Journal). SNN106546.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP76SW23 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 FDC 30-APR-1969 (Notes). SNN112950.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN58197 Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1967. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Roman). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 2. Mercury Press. p.9 (checked).
- <2> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.7 (checked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP76SW23 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN112950 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 FDC 30-APR-1969.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 731 643 (150m by 150m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | CHURCH BRAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: R160
- NRHE HOB UID: 343626
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 7:05PM