Monument record 7618/0/1 - Possible Roman well
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Summary
A Roman shaft, well or pit containing pottery and deer bones was found in digging for ironstone.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A Roman shaft, pit or well found in digging for ironstone at Wellingborough (SP 8697). The diameter and depth were not recorded but it was "neatly lined with limestone, contained deer-bones and several 'Roman ollae' one perfect".
{2} Price (a) has been checked and I have been unable to find the above reference.
<1a> Price, 1873, Roman Antiquities, p. 37 (Journal). SNN114707.
<1> Coles, J M and Simpson, D D A (eds), 1968, Studies in Ancient Europe : essays presented to Stuart Piggott, p. 273 (Book). SNN114706.
<2> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, R2 FAH 17-MAR-75 (Oral Report). SNN111577.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN114706 Book: Coles, J M and Simpson, D D A (eds). 1968. Studies in Ancient Europe : essays presented to Stuart Piggott. p. 273.
- <1a> SNN114707 Journal: Price. 1873. Roman Antiquities. p. 37.
- <2> SNN111577 Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. R2 FAH 17-MAR-75.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8949 6750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345462
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:15PM
