Monument record 5490/1 - Iron Working Site, Probably Romano-British
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey identified undated furnace lining and slag on the surface of a ploughed field.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Furnace lining and slag found on the surface of a ploughed field. No conclusive dating evidence.
{2} Iron-working site (SP 941969) in the E of the parish, W of Town Wood on Estuarine Clay at 100m above OD. Furnace lining and slag have been found over a wide area. No dating evidence but probably Roman.
<1> JACKSON D.A., 1979, Roman Iron Working at Bulwick and Gretton, p.37 (checked) (Article). SNN40133.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.188/Site 16 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN40133 Article: JACKSON D.A.. 1979. Roman Iron Working at Bulwick and Gretton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 14. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.37 (checked).
- <2> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.188/Site 16 (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 94099 96906 (100m by 100m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGWORTH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347683
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 7:10PM
