Monument record 6689/0/1 - Undated decapitated inhumation, Ringstead Quarry
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Summary
A burial with its skull placed between its legs was found 550m to the east of Ringstead Villa. Probably Roman
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}Human burial with skull positioned between the legs was located 550m to the east of Ringstead Roman villa.
{3} A scatter of Iron Age and Roman features continue to be exposed at this gravel quarry. An undated skeleton, with its head between its legs appeared to be in isolation.
<1> Parry S., 1993, Raunds Area Survey Report, p.146 (unchecked) (Draft). SNN1175.
<2> Parry S. et al, 2006, Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94, p. 199/ Site 14 & Fig 6.25 (Book). SNN105780.
<3> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1980, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979, p. 166 (Article). SNN56490.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN1175 Draft: Parry S.. 1993. Raunds Area Survey Report. p.146 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN105780 Book: Parry S. et al. 2006. Raunds Area Survey: An Archaeological Study of The Landscape of Raunds, Northamptonshire 1985-94. EH, NCC, Oxbow Books. p. 199/ Site 14 & Fig 6.25.
- <3> SNN56490 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1980. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1979. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 15. Northants Archaeology Soc. p. 166.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9810 7508 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RINGSTEAD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 26 2025 7:54PM
