Find Spot record 4625/0/16 - Unstratified Romano-British Pottery
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Summary
Roman pottery of mainly 2nd to 3rd century date suggests a possible settlement site.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Finds made in 1968. A few sherds of Romano-British pottery.
{2} Roman settlement (SP 702612) lies in the E of the parish on Upper Lias Clay at 99 m. above OD. A few sherds of Roman pottery were found here in 1968. Subsequently more pottery mainly of 2nd to 3rd century date and of Nene Valley type has been noted (local inf).
<1> Brown A.E. (Ed.), 1969, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1967/68 (Roman), p.10 (unchecked) (Article). SNN58198.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.73/Site 5 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN58198 Article: Brown A.E. (Ed.). 1969. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1967/68 (Roman). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 3. Mercury Press. p.10 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.73/Site 5 (checked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 702 612 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARPOLE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343667
Record last edited
Jan 23 2023 1:14PM
