Monument record 447/1/8 - Roman burial, Watling Street
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Summary
A Roman burial was found at the base of the quarry ditch of the Roman road and an amphora was found nearby in Long Buckby parish.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Adult human prone burial in rounded ditch base. Partially destroyed by machine. Fieldworker- A Hannan. 13-14/9/1976.
{2} Intact amphora also exposed by machine 10m to the north of the burial and also in the ditch.
{3} Roman burial (SP 608652) in the SW of the parish, on glacial gravel, at 120 m. above OD. Roadwork on the A5, here on the line of Watling Street, exposed a human skeleton at the base of the quarry ditch of the Roman road. A complete Roman amphora lay 10 m. further N also in the bottom of the ditch.
{4} A5 road widening; notes.
<1> 1976, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50380.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, p. 213 (Report). SNN723.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
<4> Hannan, A, Long Buckby Crossroads, 1976, (unchecked) (Note). SNN51732.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN50380 Uncertain: 1976. ORAL REPORT TO SMR. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN723 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 213.
- <3> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN51732 Note: Hannan, A. Long Buckby Crossroads, 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit. (unchecked).
Finds (9)
- SKELETON (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- VESSEL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- VESSEL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- MORTARIUM (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- DISH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- BOWL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- AMPHORA (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- VESSEL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6076 6524 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG BUCKBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341718
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 12:38PM
