Monument record 3416/0/1 - Possible prehistoric/Romano-British settlement
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Summary
Romano British rubbish pits were found containing pottery, burnt limestone and worked flints.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} Grid ref SP820577
{3} Dark patches of soil indicating pits, burnt limestone, worked flints, Roman pottery found 1964.
{4} Noted by R Moore without additional information. R Hollowell confirms the area of flints, which covered the entire field, now under crop.
<1> Northampton Museum Topographical Index, Northants Museum 6" (Index). SNN1470.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP85NW36 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> HOLLOWELL R., 1971, Aerial Photography and Fieldwork in the Upper Nene Valley, 6/15 (checked) (Journal). SNN106546.
<4> Moore W.R.G., 1968, Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley, p.62 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN15188.
<5> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.87/Site 25 (checked) (Series). SNN77380.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN1470 Index: Northampton Museum Topographical Index. Northants Museum 6".
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP85NW36 (unchecked).
- <3> 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. 6/15 (checked).
- <4> SNN15188 Uncertain: Moore W.R.G.. 1968. Roman Settlement in the Upper and Middle Nene Valley. p.62 (unchecked).
- <5> 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.87/Site 25 (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 815 574 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345278
Record last edited
Nov 10 2022 3:18PM
