Monument record 3421 - Possible Romano-British Settlement, south of Hillcrest Cottage
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Summary
Cropmarks of a rectilinear enclosure with internal divisions have been identified on aerial photographs. Roman pottery has been found in the vicinity. Summary from record 3421/0/0: Roman pottery.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} SP 812590 and SP 81255880. A small quantity of Roman pottery found 1957.
{3} Roman settlement (?)(SP 811587) on Boulder Clay at 100 m. above OD. Air photographs (in NMR) show a group of conjoined rectangular enclosures, associated with other features which are not clearly visible. A small quantity of Roman pottery has been found a short distance to the east.
<1> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, 6/15/Site 12 (Journal). SNN106546.
<2> HALL D.N., 1976, Northamptonshire Past and Present (1976), p.295 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN24383.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.87/Site 23 (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. 6/15/Site 12.
- <2> SNN24383 Journal: HALL D.N.. 1976. Northamptonshire Past and Present (1976). Northamptonshire Past & Present. p.295 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.87/Site 23.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 81164 58778 (222m by 119m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345298
- NRHE HOB UID: 345330
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 7:37PM
