Find Spot record 3838/1 - Possible early Saxon settlement

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Summary

At least thirty sherds of early Saxon pottery have been found here. Site extends into Great Doddington parish.

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Full Description

{1} Saxon Settlement (SP 888657) in the S.W. of the parish, on Boulder Clay at 80m. above OD. At least thirty sherds of early Saxon pottery have been found here in addition to the Roman material. The site extends into Great Doddington parish.


<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 168/Site 27 (Series). SNN77380.

<2> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, Inf G Foard (Oral Report). SNN111577.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p. 168/Site 27.
  • <2> Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Inf G Foard.

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Location

Grid reference SP 8880 6570 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT DODDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)
Civil Parish WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 345433

Record last edited

Feb 4 2025 8:34PM

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