Monument record 3957/1/2 - Romano-British Burials

A Romano-British burial with a 4th century coin in its mouth was found in 1929

{1}In October 1929 a Romano-British inhumation was found; middle-aged female; remains taken by Borough Surveyor Mr T.J.Day; skeleton found to have coin of Constantius II in its mouth;,

{2}Found against hedge on east side of back garden;,

{3}Coin inscribed "fel temp reparatio"; falling horseman Type IV (cf Late Romano-British Bronze Coinage by Kent & Hill); skeleton was found on northern boundary of 111 Neale Av.;

{4}Lying immediately below the crest in the ridge, the area contains both cremations and inhumations with one skeleton cited as having been buried with a 4th century coin in its mouth.

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

<2> DIX B N, DIX B N RECORD CARDS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN31319.

<3> Kettering Museum Records, Archaeological Site File (checked) (Catalogue). SNN28658.

Record last edited

Jan 25 2018 11:42AM