Monument record 2833 - Possible Roman Settlement
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Summary
A scatter of Roman pottery indicates the site of a possible settlement. Cropmarks of possible enclosures and ditches are visible on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking survey undertaken prior to 1977 identified Romano-British finds at TL021968 possibly indicating the site of a Roman settlement.
{2} Roman settlement (TL 021968) SE of the village on limestone at 60 m above OD. A scatter of Roman pottery has been discovered.
<1> Hall, D N, 1977, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (7), p.27 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN27911.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.190/Site 11 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN27911 Newsletter: Hall, D N. 1977. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (7). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 7. C.B.A.. p.27 (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.190/Site 11 (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Possible Linear Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2833/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Pit Site (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2833/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2833/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Linear Feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2833/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Pit (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (2833/0/3)
- Parent of: Undated Iron Working (Monument) (2833/1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 02069 96846 (263m by 397m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KING'S CLIFFE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361591
Record last edited
Feb 3 2025 7:27PM
