Monument record 2659/22/3 - Possible Medieval Iron Smelting Furnaces

Excavation by the Weldon Historical Society identified two possible medieval iron smelting furnaces and a length of wall.

{1} Two stone bases, possibly for iron smelting furnaces, and a length of stone walling are recorded. Medieval pottery and a large amount of slag exist in the area.

{2} The site of medieval iron workings was reported in the local papers by the Weldon Historical Society. Two stone bases for possible multiple iron smeting furnaces and a length of stone walling were seen. The site was being excavated by members of the Weldon Society. A number of medieval sherds were collected from the field and a large amount of iron slag was noted

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.166 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

<2> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, 9/111 (unchecked) (Article). SNN9109.

<3> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1977, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1976, p.227 (unchecked) (Report). SNN723.

<4> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.202/Site 9 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77382.

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Apr 19 2022 2:39PM