Monument record 5164/0/2 - Late C1st to C3rd Occupation

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Summary

Roman pottery was found in 1968. Trial trench excavation in 1970 showed that the site was of late 1st to 3rd century in date. No substantial buildings were found. Cropmarks have been noted to the west [HER: 5164/0/1]

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Finds; Romano-British pot sherds including grey ware & colour-coated ware; SP790631.

{2} Two mechanically dug trial trenches 1 .5 m wide and 111 m long showed that the site was late first to third century AD in date. No substantial building remains were found. Development was delayed until 1971/2 due to a change of plans. Finder: D Mynard; SP790631


<1> Brown A.E. (Ed.), 1969, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1967/68 (Roman), 3/18 (Article). SNN58198.

<2> Brown, A E (ed), 1971, Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies, 5/27 (Journal). SNN13960.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.415/Site 6 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<4> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, A27 (Index). SNN133.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Article: Brown A.E. (Ed.). 1969. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1967/68 (Roman). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 3. Mercury Press. 3/18.
  • <2> Journal: Brown, A E (ed). 1971. Bulletin of the Northamptonshire Federation of Archaeological Societies. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 5. Northants.Arch.Society. 5/27.
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.415/Site 6 (checked).
  • <4> Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. A27.

Finds (4)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 7900 6310 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 343573

Record last edited

Jun 28 2022 4:35PM

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