Find Spot record 7095/0/0 - Iron working evidence, possibly Roman
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Summary
A mound of undated slag and workings was identified during fieldwalking survey. Some or all of the slag may date from the Roman period.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Dark coloured mound of black slag and burnings 30m diameter lying in valley bottom. Iron Smelting site. Wide scatter of slag on all the fields north and east of the village. Date unproven, this site and some or all of the slag scatter could be Roman.
<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, Easton on Hill/Site 1 (Database). SNN102279.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN102279 Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. Easton on Hill/Site 1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 018 056 (32m by 34m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EASTON ON THE HILL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 2 2022 4:07PM
