Find Spot record 7160/0/0 - Unstratified Romano-British Finds, west of Church Way
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Summary
Significant quantities of Roman artefacts have been found in the field behind the church including coins, metal objects and pottery
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} In the field behind the church, 40 Roman coins, metal objects and pottery found during 1986. Further discoveries include a Elagabalus issued in 219 and 28 Roman bronze coins from Trajan to the House of Valentinian.
{2} 10 coins ranging from Tetricus I to four coins of the House of Valentinian found with a large pewter like block of metal. Found in January 1992.
<1> Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors), 1991, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990, p.111 (checked) (Article). SNN100325.
<2> Curteis M., 1992, Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Notes From Northampton Museum, p.115 (checked) (Chapter). SNN106204.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100325 Article: Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors). 1991. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.111 (checked).
- <2> SNN106204 Chapter: Curteis M.. 1992. Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Notes From Northampton Museum. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.115 (checked).
Finds (7)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 6-10
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Large quantity
- WORKED OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Quantity: Some
- SHERD (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Medium quantity
- COIN (Late Roman - 219 AD to 219 AD) Quantity: 1
- WORKED OBJECT (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 573 549 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PRESTON CAPES, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 7 2020 1:52PM
