Monument record 3098/5 - Undated iron working site
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Summary
Undated iron working site
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Iron-working site (SP 940980) was found during iron-stone quarrying in the W of the parish near the Saxon cemetery and not far from a Roman settlement and an Iron Age and Roman settlement. A large quantity of iron slag was revealed in a quarry face and excavation led to the discovery of a clay-lined shaft-furnace which had been
rebuilt at least three times. The only dating evidence was a few small sherds which may be either Saxon or Iron Age.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 105/Site 6 (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1971, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1970 (Medieval), p. 29 (Article). SNN61602.
<3> 1971, Archaeological Excavations (Various Years), p. 35 (Series). SNN15160.
<4> 1971, Medieval Archaeology (15), p. 132 (Journal). SNN4977.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p. 105/Site 6.
- <2> SNN61602 Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1971. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1970 (Medieval). Northamptonshire Archaeology. 5. Mercury Press. p. 29.
- <3> SNN15160 Series: 1971. Archaeological Excavations (Various Years). Archaeological Excavations (Various Years). 1970. Department of Environment. p. 35.
- <4> SNN4977 Journal: 1971. Medieval Archaeology (15). Medieval Archaeology. 15. Society for Medieval Arch. p. 132.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9400 9800 (point) Derived from NRHE data |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAKERLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347676
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:10PM
