Find Spot record 726/0/0 - Roman Find
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{2} The Towcester Egyptian 'alabastron' may have a parallel in the Wood Burcote alabaster Egyptian bowl. Mrs Woodfield suggests that the bowl may have been used at the Temple of Isis. These objects would appear to be high status and are almost unique in Britain.
{3} Find from building development at the Corn Exchange (2/9/1865) of a marble vase. Illustration.
<1> TITE S., BROADSIDES, (unchecked) (Note). SNN47802.
<2> Woodfield C., 1998, LETTERS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN39638.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.154 Site 3 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
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- <1> SNN47802 Note: TITE S.. BROADSIDES. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN39638 Notes: Woodfield C.. 1998. LETTERS. (unchecked).
- <3> 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.154 Site 3 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 6935 4865 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 24 2015 2:38PM
