Find Spot record 37/0/0 - Possible Romano-British Urn

A Roman urn was found pre 1845 in removing a seat occupying the north side of the chancel. It was broken up by workmen.

{1} In removing a seat occupying the N side of the chancel of the church (SP 495 5081) of Aston le Walls a Romano British urn was found. It was 6" below the surface, of a pale buff colour, covered with a stone and contained nothing. It was broken up by the workman.

Whether the urn is Roman is uncertain. (2)

{3} An urn, described as Roman, was dug up in the north side of the chancel of the church before 1845, but it was destroyed and the suggested date is by no means certain.

{4} Romano-British dating is uncertain.

<1> 1845, Journal of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.1), p.337 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN10775.

<2> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.216 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100368.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.8 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP45SE6 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

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Feb 10 2025 8:20PM