Monument record 5498/0/1 - Possible Roman ironworking site, north-west of Nassington
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Summary
A probable Roman iron working site with an area of iron slag and a lead anvil.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking undertaken pre 1979 600m north-west of nassington village. A spread of iron slag 5m in diameter was noted and from it a Roman blacksmith's navil was found.
{2} A small area of iron slag 5m in diameter has been noted. Within it a small iron anvil of Roman type was discovered;
<1> Nene Valley Research Committee, 1979, Durobrivae: A Review of Nene Valley Archaeology (Vol.7), p.21-2 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN6287.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.190/Site 31 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN6287 Journal: Nene Valley Research Committee. 1979. Durobrivae: A Review of Nene Valley Archaeology (Vol.7). Durobrivae: A Review of Nene Valley Archaeology. 7. N.V.R.C.. p.21-2 (unchecked).
- <2> 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.190/Site 31 (checked).
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5058 2968 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NASSINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361518
Record last edited
Aug 15 2023 12:37PM
