Find Spot record 2453/0/9 - Unstratified late Iron Age pottery, Brigstock Great Park
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Summary
A significant concentration of pottery dating from the 2nd century BC to the early 1st century AD was recovered during fieldwalking surveys
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking in the field immediately to the west of the circular earthworks revealed late Iron Age occupation debris covering about 8 acres. Pottery samples collected from SP92258443 in this field included globular and scored ware types.
{2} North end of field. A total of 162 sherds of pottery found over a large area. A clay loom weight and ?sling shot were also found
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, 13/178 (checked) (Journal). SNN2192.
<2> FOSTER P., 1988, Changes in the landscape: an archaeological study of the clay uplands in the Brigstock area of Northamptonshire, p. 95/Field 27 (Dissertation). SNN71342.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. 13/178 (checked).
- <2>XY SNN71342 Dissertation: FOSTER P.. 1988. Changes in the landscape: an archaeological study of the clay uplands in the Brigstock area of Northamptonshire. p. 95/Field 27. [Mapped feature: #80827 Roman pottery scatter, ]
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9225 8440 (56m by 64m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2018 9:29AM
