Find Spot record 561/0/23 - Possible medieval settlement, north-east of Nunnery Farm
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Summary
A significant concentration of medieval pottery was found during fieldwalking survey ahead of the construction of the A6 bypass. However, subsequent archaeological investigation found no further evidence of activity within the road route.
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Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking survey was undertaken ahead of construction of the A6 Rothwell-Desborough Bypass. A significant concentration was found in Field 13 which appears to be too great to be accounted for by manuring and seems likely to represent an occupation site. Its distribution particularly towards the southern end of the field matches the concentration of pottery at the northern end of Field 14 in the 1992 survey. The date range of the pottery includes Saxo-Norman period ware of the late 10th to 12th century, with single sherds of St Neots Ware (AD 900-1100) and Stamford Ware (AD 850- 1200) also present.
<1> Mudd, A, 2001, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment; Stage 3, Volume 1, January 2001 (Report). SNN112591.
<2> Mudd, A, 2001, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment; Stage 3, Volume 2, January 2001 (Report). SNN112592.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN112591 Report: Mudd, A. 2001. A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment; Stage 3, Volume 1, January 2001. Northamptonshire Archaeology. NA.
- <2> SNN112592 Report: Mudd, A. 2001. A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment; Stage 3, Volume 2, January 2001. Northamptonshire Archaeology. NA.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8049 8097 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROTHWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 9 2021 2:28PM
