Monument record 4175/0/1 - Unlocated Roman iron working site, Rockingham
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Summary
Evidence for Medieval charcoal burning in Rockingham Forest. Roman pottery, coins and slag were also found during ironstone quarrying before 1878. Location unknown
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Roman iron-working site (unlocated), found before 1878, probably during ironstone-quarrying. Iron slag, associated with Roman pottery and coins, is recorded.
{5} The present evidence for charcoal burning in the country is limited to this Royal Forest at Rockingham and to one at Whittlewood. In 1066 it is stated that Gretton is a place with substantial income from `smiths' and `ironworking'
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.126/Site 2 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP89SE18 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> 1878, The Archaeological Journal (35), 35/269+271 (Journal). SNN287.
<4> 1977, HISTORY METALLICA?, (unchecked) (Gazetteer). SNN44381.
<5> Shaw M., 1982, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter, p. 28-31 (Journal). SNN22160.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p.126/Site 2 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP89SE18 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN287 Journal: 1878. The Archaeological Journal (35). The Archaeological Journal. 35. Royal Arch. Society. 35/269+271.
- <4> SNN44381 Gazetteer: 1977. HISTORY METALLICA?. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN22160 Journal: Shaw M.. 1982. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 12. C.B.A.. p. 28-31.
Finds (3)
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Location
Grid reference | SP 87 91 (point) |
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Civil Parish | ROCKINGHAM, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 346193
Record last edited
Mar 4 2022 2:38PM