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> SNN8978 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> SNN77381 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> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs.
- <4> SNN111540 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (540/0/1)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British Enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument) (540/0/4)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) checked (Monument) (540/0/6)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British enclosure (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) checked (Monument) (540/0/3)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British linear feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) checked (Monument) (540/0/2)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British linear feature (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) checked (Monument) (540/0/7)
- Parent of: Possible Romano-British trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) checked (Monument) (540/0/5)
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
