Monument record 726/10 - Possible Roman inhumation
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Summary
The discovery of a skeleton in 1976/7 during a flood relief scheme indicates the possible site of a Roman cemetery for the town of Lactodorum.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{2} SP 6938 4846. Immediately south east of the town a skeleton was seen in 1976/7 during the flood relief scheme, presumably indicating a cemetery outside the defended area of the town. (1)
<1> Brown AE, Woodfield C, 1983, Excavations at Towcester, Northamptonshire: the Alchester Road Suburb, p.106 (unchecked) (Article). SNN104558.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 156/Site 3w (Series). SNN77382.
<3> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, p. 183 (Journal). SNN2192.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104558 Article: Brown AE, Woodfield C. 1983. Excavations at Towcester, Northamptonshire: the Alchester Road Suburb. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.106 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p. 156/Site 3w.
- <3> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 183.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 4692 2483 (300m by 269m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341324
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 4:33PM
