Monument record 540 - Possible Romano-British Settlement south-east of Farndonhill Farm

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Summary

Fieldwalking survey in 1968 found Roman pottery over a small area. Cropmarks of possible enclosures, boundary ditches and a trackway have been identified on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Second and third century coarse pottery found over a small area in October 1968 at cSP 524 514.

{2} The pottery classified by Northampton Museum is in Mr. Smith's possession. Find spot now under crop.


<1> Smith, D., 1969, Fieldwork and Observation in South and Central Northamptonshire, 3/2 (checked) (Article). SNN8978.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.203 site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.

<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.

<4> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments (Notes). SNN111540.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Article: Smith, D.. 1969. Fieldwork and Observation in South and Central Northamptonshire. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 3. University of Leicester. 3/2 (checked).
  • <2> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.203 site 1 (checked).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
  • <4> Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards.

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (7)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 523 514 (404m by 317m) Central
Civil Parish WOODFORD CUM MEMBRIS, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 339724

Record last edited

Feb 3 2025 8:42PM

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