Find Spot record 634/1/0 - Unstratified, Possible Romano-British or Medieval Finds

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Summary

Roman bricks and tiles found on the opposite side of the road to Burnt Walls in an area which is now under plough.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Roman bricks and tiles have been found on the opposite side of the road to Burnt Walls.

{2} Roman pottery was found.

{3} Baker then refers to the grubbing up of Daventry Wood in 1816. SP581611. Under the plough in 1969.

{6} Area under plough, nothing found during perambulation.

{unknown source} The tile and brick found is probably medieval in date. [possibly AE Brown]


<1> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.339 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.

<2> Edgar W., 1923, Borough Hill & Its History, p.49-50 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47010.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56SE16 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP56SE8 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<5> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.

<6> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 18-MAR-69 (Note). SNN111452.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.339 (unchecked).
  • <2> Book: Edgar W.. 1923. Borough Hill & Its History. p.49-50 (unchecked).
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP56SE16 (unchecked).
  • <4> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP56SE8 (unchecked).
  • <5> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. (unchecked).
  • <6> Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JB 18-MAR-69.

Finds (7)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 5810 6115 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 339918

Record last edited

May 9 2025 3:18PM

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