Monument record 2732 - Romano-British cremation, south-east of Whiteland Coppice

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Summary

A Roman child's cremation burial dating to the 2nd century AD was found during ploughing in 1971. Accompanying grave goods included a necklet, a bracelet, glass beads and a flagon.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

{1} Cremation burial, unearthed by ploughing. A 250mm square cist, 80mm deep (depth reduced by plough damage), formed in a roughly dressed block of limestone approx 460mm square by 250mm thick, contained calcined bones, fragments of a buff coloured flagon, a 100mm diameter bronze "snake chain" necklet, a 38mm diameter twisted bronze bracelet, 23 brown and 2 green glass beads. The small dimensions of the jewellry indicate a child's burial. It may be dated to the 2nd century.

{2} A cremation burial, perhaps a child, in a small stone-lined cist. Gives the grid ref as (about) TL058980

{4} Ring ditch and ditches recorded on AP in 1979.


<1> Brown, A E (ed), 1972, Northamptonshire Archaeology, 7/38 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN25623.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.114/Site 7 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<4> Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds, 1980, Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979, p. 178 (Article). SNN112709.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal: Brown, A E (ed). 1972. Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 7. Northants Archaeology Soc. 7/38 (unchecked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.114/Site 7 (checked).
  • <4> Article: Cowley, D E and Foard, G R, eds. 1980. Aerial photography in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northamptonshire Arch Soc. p. 178.

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 0565 9764 (150m by 150m) Transfer
Civil Parish YARWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 361467

Record last edited

Jan 31 2025 3:52PM

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