Monument record 2433/1 - Possible Early Saxon Cemetery, Henslow Meadow
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Summary
The body of a man, with a small knife of Saxon type between his ribs, was found buried in the surface of the Roman road near the bridge
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Excavation of Henslow Meadow Gravel pit 1967-68. Early Saxon inhumations recovered. The body of a man, with a small knife of Saxon type between his ribs, was found buried in the surface of the Roman road near the west abutment of the bridge [Mon.No.1896].
{2} Two other probable Saxon burials and another probably contemporary with the bridge.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.7/Site 18 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<2> 1976, Britannia, 7/39-72 (checked) (Journal). SNN5242.
<3> 1968, The Journal of Roman Studies, p.192 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN5250.
<4> 1969, MOW Archaeological Excavations 1968, p.18 (unchecked) (Series). SNN57828.
<5> 1969, The Daily Telegraph, (unchecked) (Journal). SNN59108.
<6> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP98SE11 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<7> 1968, Current Archaeology, p.229-230 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN57830.
<8> 1968, The Chronicle and Echo, (unchecked) (Journal). SNN57831.
<9> 1968, The Chronicle and Echo, (unchecked) (Journal). SNN57782.
<10> 1967, The Northamptonshire Advertiser, (unchecked) (Journal). SNN59107.
<11> 1972, The Evening Telegraph, (unchecked) (Journal). SNN57783.
Sources/Archives (11)
- <1>XY SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.7/Site 18 (checked). [Mapped feature: #50243 ]
- <2> SNN5242 Journal: 1976. Britannia. Britannia. 7. 7/39-72 (checked).
- <3> SNN5250 Journal: 1968. The Journal of Roman Studies. The Journal of Roman Studies. 58. p.192 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN57828 Series: 1969. MOW Archaeological Excavations 1968. Archaeological Excavations (Various Years). 1968. M.o P.B.& W.. p.18 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN59108 Journal: 1969. The Daily Telegraph. The Daily Telegraph. 15th December. (unchecked).
- <6> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP98SE11 (unchecked).
- <7> SNN57830 Journal: 1968. Current Archaeology. Current Archaeology. 9. p.229-230 (unchecked).
- <8> SNN57831 Journal: 1968. The Chronicle and Echo. The Chronicle and Echo. 20th February. (unchecked).
- <9> SNN57782 Journal: 1968. The Chronicle and Echo. The Chronicle and Echo. 19th February. (unchecked).
- <10> SNN59107 Journal: 1967. The Northamptonshire Advertiser. The Northamptonshire Advertiser. 29/10/1967. (unchecked).
- <11> SNN57783 Journal: 1972. The Evening Telegraph. The Evening Telegraph. 14th March. (unchecked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9995 8015 (50m by 50m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TITCHMARSH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | ALDWINCLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347599
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 7:20PM
