Monument record 3957/1/1 - Possible Romano-British hypocaust & associated inhumation

{1}In late 1924 an inhumation was found whilst digging service trench; male skeleton aligned north-south; also pot vessel of buff fabric containing oyster shells; found in garden of 111 Neale Av.;,

{2}Information from resident of 111 Neale Av. 23/11/1968;

{3}Furthermore, a nineteenth century discovery within the area of subsequent ironstone quarries may suggest a hypocaust (3957/1/1 - recorded as a furnace/kiln) associated with a substantial building in the area of the former Blackmiles and Howslade furlongs (Bull 1904, 382). Although its location and form are uncertain, it is possible that it represented a villa/mansio/mutatio located close to the main road towards the northern edge of the town.

<1> Dix B.N., Roman Discoveries at Kettering, (checked) (Manuscript). SNN30224.

<2> 1968, ORAL REPORT TO SMR, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN50377.

<3> Taylor, J., 2000, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Kettering (Roman), Section 3.3 Buildings (Digital archive). SNN100751.

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