Find Spot record 3716/0/1 - Unstratified Roman pottery, South Lodge

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Summary

In 1867, workmen digging foundations discovered a quantity of Roman pottery at Elm Lodge (now demolished).

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{1} In 1867, whilst digging foundations for a vinery adjoining The Elms, Towcester, workmen found a quantity of Romano-British pottery and redware [Samian]. One fragment of the latter has the potter's mark apparently SOIILL.M. When the house was built there were no reports of other finds.


<1> 1867, Discovery of Roman remains at Towcester (Newspaper cuttings). SNN108543.

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  • <1>XY Newspaper cuttings: 1867. Discovery of Roman remains at Towcester. Northampton Mercury. 31st August 1867. [Mapped feature: #82960 ]

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Location

Grid reference SP 6840 5000 (point)
Civil Parish TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Record last edited

Feb 20 2025 4:10PM

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