Monument record 3926/0/1 - Roman well, Weekley Hall Wood
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Summary
A 2nd century Roman well was found within Weekley Hall Wood.
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Full Description
{1} A Roman stone-lined well, dug 25ft deep was exposed. Several complete pots were found at the bottom of the shaft.
{2} A Roman stone-lined well with with an average internal diameter of 60cm and dug approx. 25m was exposed. Two complete jars found at the bottom suggest it was in use in the 2nd century.
{3} Roman well (SP 870817), within Weekley Hall Wood on Boulder Clay at 110m above OD. A well about 25m deep was discovered during ironstone-mining. Two complete jars at the bottom suggest that the well was in use during the 2nd cuntury.
<1> 1977, CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER, 7/9 (checked) (Interim Note). SNN30258.
<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, 12/223 (unchecked) (Report). SNN723.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.202/Site 13 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN30258 Interim Note: 1977. CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. CBA GROUP 9 NEWSLETTER. 9. 7/9 (checked).
- <2> SNN723 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. 12/223 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.202/Site 13 (unchecked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 487 281 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEEKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 346079
Record last edited
Mar 26 2024 2:18PM
