Monument record 2697/0/1 - Roman settlement, east of Fotheringhay Road

As part of wider excavation of a Saxon cemetery to the east, evidence of Roman occupation was identified.

{1} {2} Excavation of three shallow depressions which contained coarse gritty pottery, charcoal and animal bones, three hearths and an occupation site 12ft in diameter which yielded one sherd of Samian and other better quality sherds. TL070958.

{3} As part of the excavation of the Saxon cemetery to the east, traces of Roman occupation have been discovered. Finds include pottery, building materials, charcoal and animal bones. In addition, shallow depressions and at least three hearths are recorded

<1> Corder, P. (Ed.), 1944, The Antiquaries Journal (Vol. 24 Nos. 1 and 2), p. 100 (Journal). SNN11394.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09NE59 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.68/Site 18 (Series). SNN77379.

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