Monument record 5489/0/1 - Possible Roman Settlement, Old Dry Hills
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Summary
Finds of pottery, coins and stone have been in this area over a number of years. May suggest a possible settlement site.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Roman Settlement (?) (SP 940865), N.N.W. of the village, within Old Dry Hills Wood, on Boulder Clay at 86m. above OD. According to local information, 'pots and coins' and stone were found here some years ago. More recently, Roman pottery has been discovered in some quantity in the wood.
{2} Fieldname: Old Dry Hills Wood;
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.186/Site 15 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> 1967, OS 6 INCH MAP, SP98NW (Map). SNN38217.
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Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9575 8075 (3500m by 11500m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347561
Record last edited
Mar 8 2023 10:57AM
