Monument record 2699/1/1 - Roman Inhumations (With Possible Early Saxon Element)
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Summary
Romano-British, and possibly early Saxon, burials were found during quarrying in the 19th century.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Finds during quarry development. 20 Romano-British inhumations in crouched positions with Roman coins of Severus Alexander and Papienus, a bronze ring, 2 bronze mounts, 2 iron knives, 4 beads, iron spur, Romano-British pot sherds, a C3rd bowl and an early Saxon spindle whorl.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09SE1 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.40/Site 15 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<3> Doubleday H A (ed), 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.217 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100368.
<4> WHISTLER, 1892, History of Elton, p.63-4 (unchecked) (Book). SNN48012.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL09SE1 (checked).
- <2> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.40/Site 15 (checked).
- <3> SNN100368 Series: Doubleday H A (ed). 1902. The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire. 1. University of london. p.217 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN48012 Book: WHISTLER. 1892. History of Elton. p.63-4 (unchecked).
Finds (10)
- COIN (Late Roman - 222 AD to 235 AD) Quantity: 1
- COIN (Late Roman - 238 AD to 238 AD) Quantity: 1
- RING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 2
- KNIFE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 2
- BEAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 4
- SPUR (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- SHERDS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- BOWL (Late Roman - 200 AD? to 299 AD?) Quantity: 1
- SPINDLE WHORL (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 649 AD?) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | TL 0800 9478 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 4 2021 10:02AM
