Monument record 3919/0/6 - Iron Age/Romano-British Iron Smelting Furnace
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Summary
Archaeological investigation prior to quarrying revealed a Roman iron smelting furnace and two pits filled with slag and burnt clay.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} During 1973, preparatory work ahead of quarrying revealed a Roman iron smelting furnace at SP 874824; two pits filled with burnt clay and slag, at SP 874825.
{2} At SP874824 was an iron smelting furnace.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, 9/89 (Article). SNN9109.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.50 Site 4d (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN9109 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. 9/89.
- <2> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.50 Site 4d (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 874 824 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GEDDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 346052
Record last edited
Mar 9 2022 4:12PM
