Monument record 6285/0/1 - Early Romano-British Cremation Burial, Long Furlong Farm
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Summary
Trial trench excavation in 2013 found a single unurned human cremation burial. The remains were of an adult and were radiocarbon dated to 1900 +/- 30 BP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A subcircular area of burnt bone, c.0.3m in diameter with a maximum depth of c.0.07m and an irregular base. No finds were recovered.
The feature is interpreted as an adult human cremation burial. A radiocarbon date of 1900 +/- 30 BP was obtained, indicating that it dates to the early Roman period.
The weight of the cremated remains indicates that only a token of the burial was revealed.
<1> Rouse, C., 2013, Archaeological Evaluation: Long Furlong Farm, Catesby Road, Hellidon, Northamptonshire, (checked) (Report). SNN109125.
<2> Horne B. (Editor), 2014, South Midlands Archaeology (44), p. 33 (Journal). SNN109842.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN109125 Report: Rouse, C.. 2013. Archaeological Evaluation: Long Furlong Farm, Catesby Road, Hellidon, Northamptonshire. Archaeological Services and Consultancy Reports. 1597/HLF/2r. (checked).
- <2> SNN109842 Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2014. South Midlands Archaeology (44). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 44. C.B.A.. p. 33.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 53602 57335 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CATESBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 26 2019 1:31PM
