Monument record 1767/0/3 - Possible Romano-British settlement

Roman pottery and building material found in the area suggest settlement.

{1} Roman building (SP 958705), in the extreme north west of the parish near the River Nene, on gravel at 110ft above OD. Building stone, roof tiles and Roman pottery, including samian and Nene Valley wares,
have been found.

{2} SP 958705. Romano-British sherds (Samian and Castor ware) associated with building stone and roofing tile. Probably adjoining an ancient ford across the River Nene.

{3} Probably adjoining ancient ford across the Nene

{4} Fieldwalking undertaken by S. Parry; 87 sherds of middle Roman pottery were found from the area of the villa;

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.26/Site 6 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<2> HALL D.N.; HUTCHINGS J.B., 1972, The Distribution of Archaeological Sites Between The Nene and The Ouse Valleys, 7/13 Site 7 (checked) (Article). SNN35780.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP97SE40 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.29+34 (checked) (Draft). SNN1175.

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Mar 18 2024 12:41PM