Find Spot record 5212/0/7 - Romano-British vessel found 'near the castle'
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Summary
A Roman urn is alleged to have been found 'in the bed of the river, near the castle'.
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Full Description
{1} "In the bed of the river, near the Castle, in the course of some railway operations, was found a perfect black urn of Roman ware, 7"high and 6-7/8" in diameter".
{2} Probable area of find SP 747605. The Keeper of Ants., Northampton Museum, had no knowledge of the whereabouts of this urn.
<1> 1881/1882, Associated Architectural Societies Reports, p. 244 (S Sharpe) illus (Series). SNN56663.
<2> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 18-MAR-1969 (Notes). SNN111907.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7469 6049 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343619
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:18PM
