Monument record 3957/1/4 - Romano-British Cremation Burial

Urned cremation found during cable laying pre 1926

{1}Romano-British cremation & pot vessel; found during cable laying along with "other pot sherds nearby"; cremation in "jar & protected by a ?tile tomb covered with stones";,

{2}Found near old path to Weekley Hall Wood & close to gate of The Nest ie. 153 Beatrice Rd; found at depth of 18ins; vessel contained fragments of bones & red earth & ashes; finds taken to Kettering Museum;

<1> DIX B N, DIX B N RECORD CARDS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN31316.

<2> 1926, Journal of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.32), 316-7 (Journal). SNN31317.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.102 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP88SE1 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

Record last edited

Sep 21 2017 11:46AM