Monument record 2118/0/1 - Possible Roman Cremation

Finds of a cinerary urn with ashes and earth together with coins.

{1} Finds made during C18th. Possible Romano-British cremation, and pot vessel and coins.

{3} The Roman urn and coins discovered during the 18th century may be located at SP 828609 and be associated with cropmark ditches identified there [HER pref ref: 2132/0/1].

<1> Morton J., 1712, The Natural History of Northamptonshire, p.529 (unchecked) (Book). SNN10113.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP86SW8 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 19/site 5 (Series). SNN77380.

<4> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.347 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100366.

<5> The Society of Antiquaries of London, 1847, Archaeologia (32), p.13 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN45256.

<6> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.216 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100368.

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Mar 27 2024 2:08PM