Monument record 3098/3 - Probable Roman iron working site, Wakeley Quarry
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Summary
A single furnace and channel hearth identified during wider excavations prior to ironstone quarrying between 1972 and 1975.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} A single shaft-furnace and a channel-hearth were found some 200m south-west of the main concentration of furnaces at Site 4. Only part of the clay shaft of the furnace survived but two phases of construction were apparent. An adjacent slag-tapping channel was located to the south. Tag slag and ash were found in situ at the bottom of the channel together with several sherds of Roman greyware.
<1> JACKSON D.A.; AMBROSE T.M., 1978, Excavations at Wakerley in Northants: 1972-75, p. 153-4/Site 2 (Article). SNN72933.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN72933 Article: JACKSON D.A.; AMBROSE T.M.. 1978. Excavations at Wakerley in Northants: 1972-75. BRITANNIA. 9. p. 153-4/Site 2.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9422 9807 (34m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAKERLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:24PM
