Find Spot record 9547/1/0 - Possible early Saxon cemetery
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Summary
Unstratified 6th century finds
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} An area of 0.5m of soil was removed during the construction of a garden centre, and metal detecting took place during January 1987. The objects recovered were given to Northampton Museum. The objects include 6 spearheads, a shield boss and bronze objects, notably fragments of one or two short-long brooches, a girdle hanger, wrist clasp, pin and other items. At least two more spear-heads were found by other searchers. No pottery or bones were seen.
The finds suggest the presence of a C6th Saxon cemetery at this location.
<1> Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors), 1991, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990, p.112 (checked) (Article). SNN100325.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100325 Article: Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors). 1991. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.112 (checked).
Finds (7)
- SMALL LONG BROOCH (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) Quantity: 2
- SPEAR (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) Quantity: 6-10
- SHIELD (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) Quantity: Part of
- GIRDLE HANGER (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 649 AD?) Quantity: 1
- SLEEVE CLASP (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) Quantity: Possible
- PIN (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) Quantity: 1
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7973 6261 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BILLING, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2016 11:51AM
