Monument record 2087/2/1 - Possible Iron Age/Romano-British settlement and kilns
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Summary
Surface finds include Iron Age and Roman pottery, as well as kiln bars indicating there may be pottery kilns in the vicinity. Air photographs show a complex group of rectangular enclosures and associated ditches
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Iron Age and Roman Settlement And Kilns (centred SP 815604). Surface finds include Iron Age and Roman pottery, worked flints and scatters of stone, as well as firebars, a Roman bronze brooch and one coin. Air photographs {3} show a complex group of rectangular enclosures and associated ditches
{?} In 1959 a 1st century bronze brooch with perforated catchplate was found.
{2} Cropmarks of enclosures. Field name: Pylon Field.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.86 site 10 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> 1982, Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981, p108 Little Houghton (Checked) (Journal). SNN104561.
<3> Vertical Aerial Photograph, CUAP, ZE 31–40, ZJ 61–5 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<4> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, p. 14 (Journal). SNN106546.
<5> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1973, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972, p. 6 (Journal). SNN8956.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.86 site 10 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104561 Journal: 1982. Aerial Photography in Northamptonshire 1981. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 17. Northants. Arch. Soc.. p108 Little Houghton (Checked).
- <3> SNN112695 Aerial Photograph(s): Vertical Aerial Photograph. CUAP, ZE 31–40, ZJ 61–5.
- <4> SNN106546 Journal: HOLLOWELL R.. 1971. Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 6. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 14.
- <5> SNN8956 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1973. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1972. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 8. University of Leicester. p. 6.
Finds (6)
- BROOCH (Late Iron Age to Early Roman - 0 AD to 100 AD) Quantity: 1
- SHERD (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD) Quantity: Some
- SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- WORKED OBJECT (Prehistoric - 500000 BC to 42 AD) Quantity: Some
- KILN FURNITURE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 814 603 (393m by 254m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345645
Record last edited
Aug 27 2024 2:51PM
