Find Spot record 6425/0/1 - Unstratified prehistoric fint and Roman and medieval pottery, east of Station Road

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Summary

Fieldwalking survey undertaken in 1991 identified a small amount of prehistoric worked flint and Roman and medieval pottery sherds. No significant concentrations were noted.

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Full Description

{1} Fieldwalking survey undertaken in 1991. Field 5 covered about 8ha. The complete absence of Iron Age pottery and small amount of Roman pottery is significant in view of the reported finding of features of these periods in the field. The worked flint comprised 77 waste flakes and one scraper.


<1> Shaw M.; Steadman S., 1991, Archaeological Evaluation on Duchy of Lancaster Land at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, (part checked) (Report). SNN1366.

<1> Shaw M.; Steadman S., 1991, Archaeological Evaluation on Duchy of Lancaster Land at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire: Figures, (part checked) (Report). SNN105536.

<2> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.120 (part checked) (Article). SNN104441.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Shaw M.; Steadman S.. 1991. Archaeological Evaluation on Duchy of Lancaster Land at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire: Figures. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Figures. N.C.C.. (part checked).
  • <1> Report: Shaw M.; Steadman S.. 1991. Archaeological Evaluation on Duchy of Lancaster Land at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Text. N.C.C.. (part checked).
  • <2> Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.120 (part checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 9604 6979 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish HIGHAM FERRERS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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Record last edited

Jun 26 2020 2:42PM

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