Monument record 3491/0/0 - Early Saxon inhumation with associated grave goods
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Summary
An early Saxon burial with grave goods was found in the early 19th century. The finds were donated to the British Museum in 1828.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} An undated inhumation and grave goods including three strings of beads, bronze fibula, iron knife, bronze tweezers, buckle and bone comb fragments. Found on boundary of Farndish and Irchester in a bank.
<1> British Museum Accession Register, (checked) (Catalogue). SNN10055.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN10055 Catalogue: British Museum Accession Register. (checked).
Finds (8)
- PURSE? (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 600 AD?) Quantity: 1
- CHATELAINE? (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 600 AD?) Quantity: 1
- BEAD (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 600 AD) Quantity: Some
- SMALL LONG BROOCH (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 600 AD) Quantity: 1
- KNIFE (Unknown - 125000 BC to 2000 AD)
- COMPOSITE COMB (Early Saxon - 410 AD? to 600 AD?) Quantity: 1
- KNIFE (Unknown - 125000 BC to 2000 AD)
- TWEEZERS? (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 600 AD) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9300 6470 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRCHESTER, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 12 2021 3:00PM
