Monument record 3183/0/0 - Roman activity, south-west of Chelveston Lodge
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Summary
Pits and ditches, some containing Roman potsherds have been interpreted as indicating the site of a settlement.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Roman settlement (SP 96906968) on the S side of a small valley on sand and clay at 170 ft above OD. A trench for a gas pipeline revealed a series of pits and ditches, some containing Roman pottery including samian.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.55/Site 5 (Series). SNN77379.
<2> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1967, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Roman), p.19 (Article). SNN58197.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.55/Site 5.
- <2> SNN58197 Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1967. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Roman). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 2. Mercury Press. p.19.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9690 6967 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347053
Record last edited
Jun 10 2024 3:55PM
