Find Spot record 2202/0/1 - Roman find, Polebrook School

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Summary

A Roman earring found on school grounds.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} The find of a Romano-British ear ring was reported on 13/6/1959. It was found in the school grounds. Classified by Northampton Museum and was in the possession of the headmaster in 1969.

{3} Found at TL07118713.

{4} The Headmaster, Mr B Rowbottom, indicated the exact findspot at TL 0711 8713. The ring is still in his possession but is ultimately destined for Northampton Museum who classified it as Roman.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL08NE10 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Northampton Museum 6 Inch Map, Northampton Mus 6" 1.6.69 (PCC) (Map). SNN10162.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.74 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77379.

<4> Colquhoun, FD, 1962, Field Investigators Comments, F1 BHS 29-AUG-69 (Note). SNN111652.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL08NE10 (checked).
  • <2> Map: Northampton Museum 6 Inch Map. 6 Inch to 1 Mile. Northampton Mus 6" 1.6.69 (PCC).
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.74 (unchecked).
  • <4> Note: Colquhoun, FD. 1962. Field Investigators Comments. F1 BHS 29-AUG-69.

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Location

Grid reference TL 0711 8713 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish POLEBROOK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 360948

Record last edited

Apr 3 2023 3:52PM

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