Monument record 5493/1/1 - Possible iron working site

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Summary

Possible prehistoric or Roman iron-working site situated north west of the parish.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{2} A possible iron-working site in the north-west of the parish, on limestone 100m above OD. Descriptions by quarry men suggest that an iron working site existed here;


<1> JACKSON D.A., 1979, Roman Iron Working at Bulwick and Gretton, 14/37 (Article). SNN40133.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.189/Site 19 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: JACKSON D.A.. 1979. Roman Iron Working at Bulwick and Gretton. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 14. Northants Archaeology Soc. 14/37.
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.189/Site 19 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 9079 9530 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish HARRINGWORTH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 347682

Record last edited

Feb 23 2022 2:20PM

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