Monument record 4036/0/1 - Romano-British Pits, Thetford Close
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Summary
Roman pottery and pits containing Iron objects and 3rd to 4th century pottery suggest a settlement.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Romano-British features revealed. Roman colour coated pot sherds, a Roman iron mattock, a tanged spearhead, iron ferrule and animal bones were found within several pits. The pottery was dated to the 3rd or 4th century AD.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, 12/212 (checked) (Report). SNN723.
<2> 1976, History News, (unchecked) (Series). SNN39540.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.197/Site 23 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN723 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1977. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 12. Northants Archaeology Soc. 12/212 (checked).
- <2> SNN39540 Series: 1976. History News. History News. 31 SEPT. (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.197/Site 23 (unchecked).
Finds (5)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 4866 2864 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CORBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345985
Record last edited
Mar 7 2024 3:59PM
