Monument record 3167/0/1 - Late Iron Age/early Roman ditch, Kelmarsh Hall
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Summary
A short length of ditch was uncovered during restoration works on a 19th-century service block at Kelmarsh Hall. Pottery from the ditch was locally-made, probably dating to the early 1st century AD
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Late Iron Age/Roman ditch discovered during the restoration of a 19th-century service block at Kelmarsh Hall. The ditch was aligned north-west to south-east. Finds included burnt daub and a small assemblage of pre-Roman pottery.
<1> Prentice, J & Soden, I, 2017, Archaeological survey and recording before and during conservation of basement rooms at Kelmarsh Hall, with observation and recording on outbuildings (Report). SNN111223.
<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2017, South Midlands Archaeology (47), p. 37 (Journal). SNN111362.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN111223 Report: Prentice, J & Soden, I. 2017. Archaeological survey and recording before and during conservation of basement rooms at Kelmarsh Hall, with observation and recording on outbuildings. Iain Soden Heritage Services fieldwork reports. Iain Smith.
- <2> SNN111362 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2017. South Midlands Archaeology (47). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 47. CBA. p. 37.
Finds (1)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7360 7957 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KELMARSH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 25 2019 11:33AM
