Monument record 1088/0/1 - Romano-British Cremation
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Summary
A Roman urn containing ashes was found in the village before 1712.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Found at the west end of West Haddon whilst digging a well. A Roman urn containing ashes and covered with a flat stone. SP628719
{3} A Roman urn containing ashes and covered with a flat stone was found at the west end of the village before 1712.
{4} Local enquiries produced no further information regarding the urn.
<1> Morton J., 1712, The Natural History of Northamptonshire, p.530 (unchecked) (Book). SNN10113.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP67SW3 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.97 Site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
<4> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 21-FEB-69 (Notes). SNN111907.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN10113 Book: Morton J.. 1712. The Natural History of Northamptonshire. p.530 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP67SW3 (checked).
- <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. p.97 Site 2 (checked).
- <4> SNN111907 Notes: Seaman, BH. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 BHS 21-FEB-69.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 628 719 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST HADDON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341976
Record last edited
Aug 8 2023 9:19AM
