Monument record 2409/5 - Ashton Bloomery
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Summary
A site described as a Roman iron blacksmiths workshop located in a field on the south west side of Station Road, Oundle. Evidence for the site is from unpublished archaeological evidence and a slag sample found during a field survey.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1}Ashton bloomery also at TL048890; TL048893; TL050892
<1> 1998, Monuments Protection Programme: Bloomery Iron Industry (Provisional Step 2 Shortlist), 26 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN46996.
<2> Taylor J., 2002, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Ashton (Roman), (unchecked) (Report). SNN106654.
<3> Crossley D., 1998, Monuments Protection Programme: Iron and Steel Industries (Site Assessments) (Report). SNN106761.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN46996 Catalogue: 1998. Monuments Protection Programme: Bloomery Iron Industry (Provisional Step 2 Shortlist). 26 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN106654 Report: Taylor J.. 2002. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Ashton (Roman). N.C.C.. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN106761 Report: Crossley D.. 1998. Monuments Protection Programme: Iron and Steel Industries (Site Assessments). Lancaster Univ.Arch.Unit.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | TL 0486 8916 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHTON (FORMERLY ASHTON WOLD), North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1473411
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:19PM
