Monument record 141 - Iron Age & Romano-British Settlement, west of Ash Beds

Possible Iron Age pottery and much Roman material has been found over a wide area. An important building likely stood here, possibly a temple. A large hoard was recovered in 1826 and another large hoard found in 1854 may have come from the same area. Geophysical survey undertaken in 2026 revealed an extesive complex of overlapping enclosures and trackways probably denoting a settlement.

{1} Romano-British pottery was recovered from the field, especially at the grid reference quoted. A few sherds were also found in the field to the north east, although none from the field to the north which was under pasture. Some sherds were also found at the north end of the field to the south. Finds made in 1968 and reported in 1978, and located in Northampton Museum.

{3} A geophysical survey was undertaken by MOLA on behalf of the Evenley Village History Society to further investigate cropmarks thought to show Roman buildings. The survey did not identify any buildings, but did reveal an extensive area of ditched enclosures and trackways. Smaller features such as pits and hearths were also found. Evidence of overlapping enclosures suggests multiple phases of activity over a prolonged period of time. Given the quantity of finds recovered here in the past and the character of the remains revealed by the geophysical survey it is virtually certain that this comprises part of a Roman settlement.

<1> Northampton Museum Records, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN126.

<2> Brindle, T., 2008, Northamptonshire (Draft), (unchecked) (Chapter). SNN106263.

<3> John Walford, 2026, Archaeological geophysical survey to the north of Evenley, Northamptonshire, August 2026 (Report). SNN117240.

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Oct 19 2026 12:59PM