Monument record 3562 - Possible Prehistoric/Romano-British Activity

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Summary

Cropmarks are said to have been seen here on air photographs, and some Roman pottery and worked flints have been found.

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

{1} Several Romano-British sherds have been located, probably derived from a site centred on the field to the north. Worked flints have also been found. Cropmarks have been noted on aerial photographs.

{2} Roman pottery and worked flints have been found. Cropmarks are said to have been found.

[HER note:09/12/2014: Field 22 of the survey is at ngr SP858629, not SP858619 as quoted in both refs above.]


<1> Williams J.H., 1972, Northampton to Wellingborough Expressway: Archaeological Survey, Minor sites, Field 22 (checked) (Report). SNN59874.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.40 Site 13 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Williams J.H.. 1972. Northampton to Wellingborough Expressway: Archaeological Survey. Rescue Publication. 2. Rescue. Minor sites, Field 22 (checked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.40 Site 13 (checked).

Finds (2)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 858 629 (150m by 150m) Approximate
Civil Parish EARLS BARTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 345599

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 7:46PM

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