Find Spot record 3493/0/2 - Unstratified Romano-British Finds, Higham Park
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey undertaken in 1967 identified dark soil and Roman pottery scattered over an area of c 2ha.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking identified an area c.2ha in extent covered with pebbles and Romano-British pot sherds. A puddingstone quern was also found.
{3} Archaeological survey of Higham Park undertaken in 1967. Several acres of dark Roman occupation with large quantities of pebbles and pottery. Runs into Newton parish. Charcoal patches to the south.
<1> 1975-85, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN100542.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP96SE14 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Hall D.; Handing R., 1985, Rushden, A Duchy of Lancaster Village, p. 7-8 & fig 1 (Book). SNN105284.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100542 Series: 1975-85. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP96SE14 (unchecked).
- <3>XY SNN105284 Book: Hall D.; Handing R.. 1985. Rushden, A Duchy of Lancaster Village. p. 7-8 & fig 1. [Mapped feature: #80942 Area of pottery scatter (taken from p. 98, fig 7), ]
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 499 264 (153m by 206m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON BROMSWOLD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347111
Record last edited
Mar 19 2024 1:17PM
