Monument record 5043/0/1 - Probable Romano-British Pit/Ditch
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Summary
Roman pottery discovered in a pit or ditch suggests the site of a possible settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} A few Roman sherds were found in February 1980 in a pit/ditch feature exposed in the side of a trench.
{2} Roman Settlement (?) (c. SP 784591), west of the village, on Upper Lias Clay, at 58 m above OD. Roman pottery was discovered in a pit/ditch during building development in 1980.
<1> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p.201 Great Houghton (checked) (Article). SNN100418.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.296/Site 6 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.201 Great Houghton (checked).
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.296/Site 6 (checked).
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 478 259 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: R234
- NRHE HOB UID: 621234
Record last edited
Nov 27 2023 11:41AM
