Monument record 3919/0/1 - Probable Romano-British Ditches & Areas of Burning

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Summary

Observation of topsoil scraping ahead of ironstone extraction identified a number of ditches and areas of burning dated to the Roman period.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{2} Ditches and burnt areas associated with Romano-British pot sherds dating to the mid to late 1st century with many Belgic forms. Probably indicates Romano-British settlement.


<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1974, Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973, 9/89 (unchecked) (Article). SNN9109.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.50 Site 4b (checked) (Series). SNN77380.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1974. Archaeology In Northamptonshire 1973. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 9. Northants. Arch. Society. 9/89 (unchecked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.50 Site 4b (checked).

Finds (1)

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Location

Grid reference SP 4876 2828 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish GEDDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 9 2023 11:01AM

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