Monument record 631/5/1 - Single Saxon Inhumation, With Grave Goods
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Summary
Skeleton found in Roman Villa lying north to south with a small spear head at its side.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A skeleton was found in Room E of the Roman villa, lying north-south with a spearhead by its side.
{2} Found by Botfield in 1852.
{3} Probably one of the spearheads illustrated and described as Anglo-Saxon, SP56SE22 (SN631/0/0).
{4} Anglo-Saxon Spear Heads from Borough Hill Camp. In the possession of W. Edgar. [See AO:60:381:3A. One may be from SP 56 SE 1. The other from SP 56 SE 24] (1-2)
<1> Edgar W., 1923, Borough Hill & Its History, p.40+pl.8 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47010.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.67 site 20 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56SE3 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Chapman, DJ, 1960, Field Investigators Comments, 28-OCT-60 (Note). SNN112959.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN47010 Book: Edgar W.. 1923. Borough Hill & Its History. p.40+pl.8 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.67 site 20 (checked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP56SE3 (checked).
- <4> SNN112959 Note: Chapman, DJ. 1960. Field Investigators Comments. 28-OCT-60.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5889 6320 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339873
- NRHE HOB UID: 339938
Record last edited
Jun 14 2024 1:12PM
