Monument record 254/1/1 - Possible Roman inhumations
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Summary
Two inhumations found during construction work in 1953. Interpreted as Roman.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Two shallow graves containing inhumations were found in 1953 when council houses were being built. There were no grave goods except for an object said to resemble 'a thing cylinder of coal'.
{2} SP 548468: Two shallow graves with inhumations were found in February 1953 during the building of the Council Houses. The remains were adjudged to be "Roman" by an unknown authority. Apart from an object resembling a thin cylinder of coal nothing was found by which the remains could be identified.
SMR note: Grid refs inaccurate and location suspect (info: G. Foard)
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.40/Site 7 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> BROMLEY V., 1965, Roman Banburyshire, p.110 (unchecked) (Article). SNN9517.
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Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 454 246 (point) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CULWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339355
Record last edited
Dec 6 2023 3:31PM
